(GCO) Genesco - Overview

Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Apparel Retail | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 304m USD | Total Return: 28.2% in 12m

Stock Footwear, Apparel, Accessories
Total Rating 51
Safety 73
Buy Signal -0.50
Apparel Retail -2.8
Apparel Retail -3.7
Market Cap: 304m
Avg Trading Vol: 5.96M USD
ATR: 5.84%
Peers RS (IBD): 71.7
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility65.2%
Rel. Tail Risk-13.5%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.75
Alpha5.44
Character TTM
Beta2.039
Beta Downside3.888
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD60.90%
CAGR/Max DD-0.13
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of GCO over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-04": 0.79, "2021-05": null, "2021-07": 1.05, "2021-10": 2.36, "2022-01": 3.48, "2022-04": 0.44, "2022-07": 0.59, "2022-10": 1.65, "2023-01": 3.06, "2023-04": -1.59, "2023-07": -0.85, "2023-10": 0.57, "2024-01": 2.59, "2024-04": -2.1, "2024-07": -0.83, "2024-10": 0.61, "2025-01": 3.26, "2025-04": -2.05, "2025-07": -1.14, "2025-10": 0.79, "2026-01": 3.74,
EPS CAGR: 76.95%
EPS Trend: -3.7%
Last SUE: 0.88
Qual. Beats: 1
Revenue Revenue of GCO over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-04: 538.695, 2021-05: 538.695, 2021-07: 555.183, 2021-10: 600.546, 2022-01: 727.66, 2022-04: 520.748, 2022-07: 535.332, 2022-10: 603.788, 2023-01: 725.02, 2023-04: 483.332, 2023-07: 523.027, 2023-10: 579.315, 2024-01: 738.95, 2024-04: 457.597, 2024-07: 525.188, 2024-10: 596.328, 2025-01: 745.949, 2025-04: 473.973, 2025-07: 545.965, 2025-10: 616.217, 2026-01: 799.941,
Rev. CAGR: 12.13%
Rev. Trend: 24.9%
Last SUE: 0.42
Qual. Beats: 0
Risks
Technicals: volatile
Description: GCO Genesco

Genesco Inc. (GCO) is a footwear and accessories company. It operates retail stores and e-commerce platforms, and also wholesales its products.

The companys business model includes distinct segments: Journeys Group (youth footwear), Schuh Group (casual and athletic footwear, primarily in the UK and Ireland), Johnston & Murphy Group (mens footwear, apparel, and accessories), and Genesco Brands Group (licensed and owned footwear brands). The retail sector is characterized by intense competition and evolving consumer preferences, often driven by fashion trends.

Genesco sells products through various channels, including physical stores, catalogs, and multiple e-commerce websites. The companys global retail presence spans the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. Digital sales channels are increasingly important in the retail industry, providing broader market reach and convenience.

For a detailed financial breakdown and comparative analysis, further research on platforms like ValueRay is recommended.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Journeys Group sales performance impacts overall revenue
  • Schuh Groups UK and EU market conditions affect profitability
  • Johnston & Murphy brand strength drives premium segment sales
  • E-commerce growth across all segments boosts sales
  • Wholesale brand performance influences Genesco Brands Group revenue
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 6.0
Net Income: 13.3m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.10 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 6.96 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 9.94% < 20% (prev 9.85%; Δ 0.09% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.10 > 3% & CFO 145.8m > Net Income 13.3m
Net Debt (416.0m) to EBITDA (20.2m): 20.62 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.64 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (10.7m) vs 12m ago -2.29% < -2%
Gross Margin: 46.26% > 18% (prev 0.47%; Δ 4.58k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 178.6% > 50% (prev 174.1%; Δ 4.47% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: -10.47 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 20.2m / Interest Expense TTM 4.10m)
Altman Z'' 1.88
A: 0.17 (Total Current Assets 618.5m - Total Current Liabilities 376.3m) / Total Assets 1.39b
B: 0.19 (Retained Earnings 265.8m / Total Assets 1.39b)
C: -0.03 (EBIT TTM -42.9m / Avg Total Assets 1.36b)
D: 0.31 (Book Value of Equity 240.2m / Total Liabilities 778.5m)
Altman-Z'' Score: 1.88 = BBB
Beneish M -4.00
DSRI: 0.78 (Receivables 39.8m/48.9m, Revenue 2.44b/2.33b)
GMI: 1.02 (GM 46.26% / 47.17%)
AQI: -0.88 (AQ_t -0.04 / AQ_t-1 0.05)
SGI: 1.05 (Revenue 2.44b / 2.33b)
TATA: -0.10 (NI 13.3m - CFO 145.8m) / TA 1.39b)
Beneish M-Score: -4.37 (Cap -4..+1) = AAA
What is the price of GCO shares? As of April 03, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 28.99 with a total of 247,087 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.42%, over one month by +8.44%, over three months by +14.80% and over the past year by +28.17%.
Is GCO a buy, sell or hold? Genesco has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GCO.
  • StrongBuy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the GCO price?
Wallstreet Target Price 36 24.2%
Analysts Target Price 36 24.2%
GCO Fundamental Data Overview as of 03 April 2026
P/E Trailing = 22.376
P/E Forward = 13.3869
P/S = 0.1247
P/B = 0.5523
P/EG = 0.6838
Revenue TTM = 2.44b USD
EBIT TTM = -42.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 20.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 3.38m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 119.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 521.4m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 416.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 719.7m USD (303.7m + Debt 521.4m - CCE 105.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -10.47 (Ebit TTM -42.9m / Interest Expense TTM 4.10m)
EV/FCF = 4.94x (Enterprise Value 719.7m / FCF TTM 145.8m)
FCF Yield = 20.25% (FCF TTM 145.8m / Enterprise Value 719.7m)
FCF Margin = 5.98% (FCF TTM 145.8m / Revenue TTM 2.44b)
Net Margin = 0.54% (Net Income TTM 13.3m / Revenue TTM 2.44b)
Gross Margin = 46.26% ((Revenue TTM 2.44b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.31b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 45.89% (prev 46.84%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.52 (Enterprise Value 719.7m / Total Assets 1.39b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.08% (Interest Expense 416k / Debt 521.4m)
Taxrate = 6.38% (3.24m / 50.8m)
NOPAT = -40.2m (EBIT -42.9m * (1 - 6.38%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 1.64 (Total Current Assets 618.5m / Total Current Liabilities 376.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.92 (Debt 521.4m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 567.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = 20.62 (Net Debt 416.0m / EBITDA 20.2m)
Debt / FCF = 2.85 (Net Debt 416.0m / FCF TTM 145.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 527.4m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.97% (Net Income 13.3m / Total Assets 1.39b)
RoE = 2.52% (Net Income TTM 13.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 527.4m)
RoCE = -8.08% (EBIT -42.9m / Capital Employed (Equity 527.4m + L.T.Debt 3.38m))
 RoIC = -6.72% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -40.2m / Invested Capital 597.7m)
 WACC = 4.89% (E(303.7m)/V(825.1m) * Re(13.16%) + D(521.4m)/V(825.1m) * Rd(0.08%) * (1-Tc(0.06)))
Discount Rate = 13.16% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.04%
[DCF] Terminal Value 80.82% ; FCFF base≈106.2m ; Y1≈69.7m ; Y5≈31.9m
[DCF] Fair Price = 54.87 (EV 1.01b - Net Debt 416.0m = Equity 595.8m / Shares 10.9m; r=6.0% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -3.70 | EPS CAGR: 76.95% | SUE: 0.88 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 24.91 | Revenue CAGR: 12.13% | SUE: 0.42 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-07-31): EPS=-1.17 | Chg7d=-0.318 | Chg30d=-0.267 | Revisions Net=-2 | Analysts=4
EPS current Year (2027-01-31): EPS=2.13 | Chg7d=+0.022 | Chg30d=-0.115 | Revisions Net=-1 | Growth EPS=+47.2% | Growth Revenue=-0.2%
EPS next Year (2028-01-31): EPS=2.74 | Chg7d=-0.180 | Chg30d=-0.260 | Revisions Net=+0 | Growth EPS=+28.3% | Growth Revenue=+2.1%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -1.00 (0 Up / 2 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 8.7% (Discount Rate 13.2% - Earnings Yield 4.5%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = -9.4% (Analyst -0.7% - Implied 8.7%)
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