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GCO

NEUTRAL
$35.15 Live
Genesco Inc. · NYSE
Target $36.0 (+2.4%)
$18.75 52W Range $38.95

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$381.67M
P/E
28.12
ROE
2.4%
Profit margin
0.5%
Debt/Equity
0.92
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
75%
GCO presents a complex profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a valuation that sits below both its Graham Number ($38.42) and Intrinsic Value ($36.88). While the company shows impressive earnings growth (41.6% YoY) and an attractive PEG ratio of 0.68, these are offset by razor-thin net profit margins of 0.55% and a very low quick ratio of 0.39. The stock is fundamentally undervalued relative to book value (P/B 0.67), but the lack of operational efficiency and a bearish technical trend score suggest caution.

Key Strengths

Significant undervaluation relative to book value (P/B 0.67)
Strong PEG ratio (0.68) indicating growth is underpriced
Price is currently trading below the Graham Number and Intrinsic Value
Robust year-over-year earnings growth of 41.60%
Healthy current ratio of 1.64 providing a basic liquidity cushion

Key Risks

Extremely thin net profit margins (0.55%) leave no room for error
Poor quick ratio (0.39) indicates heavy reliance on inventory liquidation
Very low Return on Equity (2.38%) and Return on Assets (1.14%)
High volatility in quarterly earnings with frequent negative quarters
Bearish technical trend score (10/100) despite recent price gains
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$37.65
+7.1% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
48
Moderate
Value
85
Future
65
Past
50
Health
40
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Deep value metrics (P/B, P/S), Accelerating EPS growth, Critical margin weakness
Confidence
80%
Value
85/100

Strong value play based on Graham Number ($38.42) and PEG (0.68).

Positives
  • P/B 0.67
  • P/S 0.16
  • Price < Graham Number
Watchpoints
  • Trailing P/E is relatively high at 28.12
Future
65/100

Growth is primarily driven by bottom-line efficiency/recovery rather than top-line expansion.

Positives
  • Forward P/E (12.83) is much lower than trailing
  • Strong Q/Q earnings growth
Watchpoints
  • Modest revenue growth (7.2%) compared to earnings spikes
Past
50/100

Recent momentum is strong, but long-term performance is poor.

Positives
  • Strong 1-year price recovery (+75.4%)
Watchpoints
  • Negative 5-year change (-25.4%)
  • Inconsistent earnings track record
Health
40/100

Stable but weak health; high inventory risk typical of apparel retail.

Positives
  • Current ratio > 1.5
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
  • Quick ratio 0.39
  • Low ROE
Dividend
0/100

Non-dividend paying stock.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0% payout ratio

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$35.15
Analyst Target
$36.0
Upside/Downside
+2.4%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GCO and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
GCO
Genesco Inc.
Primary
5Y
-25.4%
3Y
+1.6%
1Y
+75.4%
6M
+14.3%
1M
+27.4%
1W
-2.4%
FWD
Forward Industries, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-83.4%
3Y
-60.2%
1Y
-11.2%
6M
-81.0%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+6.8%
DIN
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-61.9%
3Y
-47.0%
1Y
+47.6%
6M
+3.4%
1M
+6.9%
1W
-4.5%
MCF
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.5%
3Y
-25.1%
1Y
+43.6%
6M
+9.3%
1M
+11.4%
1W
+7.8%
DBI
Designer Brands Inc.
Peer
5Y
-47.0%
3Y
+9.9%
1Y
+203.8%
6M
+124.8%
1M
+50.7%
1W
+5.5%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
28.12
Forward P/E
12.83
PEG Ratio
0.68
P/B Ratio
0.67
P/S Ratio
0.16
EV/Revenue
0.33
EV/EBITDA
10.22
Market Cap
$381.67M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 0.55%
Operating Margin 6.97%
Gross Margin 46.26%
ROE 2.38%
ROA 1.14%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +7.2%
Earnings Growth +41.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +7.24%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +38.5%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.92
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.64
Good
Quick Ratio
0.39
Poor
Cash/Share
$9.71

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026

Revenue
$0.8B
Gross Margin
45.9%
Op. Margin
6.8%
Net Margin
6.0%
Total Assets
$1.4B
Liabilities
$0.8B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
1.46x
Operating CF
$0.2B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
94%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-06-03
$N/A
2026-03-06
$3.74
+4.3% surprise
2025-12-04
$0.79
-8.1% surprise
2025-08-28
$-1.14
+8.6% surprise

Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison

Comparing GCO against 364 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector (23 bullish, 117 neutral, 224 bearish)
P/E Ratio
28.12
This Stock
vs
33.86
Sector Avg
-17.0% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
2.38%
This Stock
vs
-47.51%
Sector Avg
-105.0% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
0.55%
This Stock
vs
-6.04%
Sector Avg
-109.0% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.92
This Stock
vs
1.53
Sector Avg
-39.9% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
7.2%
This Stock
vs
30.1%
Sector Avg
-76.1% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.64
This Stock
vs
2.4
Sector Avg
-31.6% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

EWOLDSEN DANIEL E
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-02
7,681 shares
BECKER SCOTT E
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-04-02
9,903 shares
GRAY ANDREW I.
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-02
376 shares
VAUGHN MIMI ECKEL
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-02
74,832 shares
GRAY ANDREW I.
Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-05
34,579 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-04-08

GCO filed an 8-K on April 8, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-27

GCO filed an 8-K on March 27, 2026, likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

10-K
10-K
2026-03-25

GCO filed its annual 10-K report on March 25, 2026. Due to the absence of detailed excerpts, specific financial highlights and risk factors are not available for summary.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-06
8-K
8-K
2026-01-29

GCO filed an 8-K on January 29, 2026, likely to announce its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-21
8-K
8-K
2026-01-12
10-Q
10-Q
2025-12-11

GCO filed its 10-Q on December 11, 2025. The provided excerpt identifies the presence of Risk Factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and detailed risk disclosures were not included in the available text.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-04
10-Q
10-Q
2025-09-11

GCO filed its 10-Q on September 11, 2025. The provided excerpt identifies the presence of Risk Factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and detailed risk disclosures were not included in the available text.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-28
8-K
8-K
2025-06-27
10-Q
10-Q
2025-06-12
8-K
8-K
2025-06-04
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-05-16
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
Truist Securities
2026-03-09
Maintains
Hold Hold
Truist Securities
2025-12-05
Maintains
Hold Hold

Past News Coverage

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