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SHOO · Nasdaq · United States · Footwear, (No Rubber)
In shortSTEVEN MADDEN, LTD. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+11.0% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 3.2% | 27/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.9% | 28/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 5.7% | 29/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 4.6% | 31/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.90× | 92/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.27× | 96/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.07× | 84/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 5.83 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 4.7% | 39/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 2.44× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 22.8% | 27/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 4.1% | 72/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 6.1% | 51/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -39.0% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,866 | 2,122 | 1,982 | 2,283 | 2,534 |
| Cost of revenue | 1,099 | 1,248 | 1,149 | 1,346 | 1,485 |
| Gross profit | 767 | 874 | 832 | 937 | 1,049 |
| Operating income | 244 | 282 | 213 | 225 | 81 |
| Pre-tax income | 242 | 282 | 221 | 230 | 78 |
| Income tax | 50 | 65 | 47 | 55 | 29 |
| Net income | 192 | 217 | 174 | 176 | 49 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.34 | $2.77 | $2.30 | $2.35 | $0.63 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 82 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 71 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
5.83 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 31, 2026