Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 847,719 829,598 831,553 812,098 776,586
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $847,719K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Steven Madden Ltd has consistently been reported as 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt financing during this period to fund its operations or investments. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 implies that the company's capital structure is primarily equity-funded, which can be viewed positively by creditors and investors as it signifies lower financial risk and potential for greater financial stability. However, it is important to consider the reasons behind the lack of debt usage, as a healthy balance between debt and equity can optimize the cost of capital and support growth opportunities.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
0.00
Caleres Inc
CAL
0.00
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
0.06
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
0.68