Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 829,598 831,553 812,098 776,586 828,501
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $829,598K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio of Steven Madden Ltd. has consistently been 0.00 for the past five years, indicating that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations relative to its equity during this period. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 typically suggests that the company is relying solely on equity financing, which may imply lower financial risk as there is no additional debt burden on the business. It could also indicate that the company has a strong financial position and does not need to take on debt to fund its operations or growth. However, it is important to note that a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 may not always be ideal, as having some level of debt can also provide tax advantages and leverage for business expansion. Further analysis of the company's capital structure and overall financial health would be necessary to fully assess the implications of this consistent ratio over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
0.00
Caleres Inc
CAL
0.00
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
0.06
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
2.17