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Genesco Inc. (GCO) Stock Grade

GCO · Consumer Cyclical

A-
Grade updated: September 29, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$387.5M
P/E Ratio
22.6
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+4.8%
Net Margin
0.5%
Return on Equity
2.3%
Dividend Yield
None

About Genesco Inc.'s fundamentals

Genesco Inc. is a consumer cyclical apparel retailer with a market capitalization of $387.5 million that has shown modest revenue growth of 4.8% year-over-year. However, the company's profitability metrics are notably weak, with a net margin of just 0.5% and a return on equity of only 2.3%, indicating that most revenue is consumed by costs and the company generates minimal profit from shareholder capital. The P/E ratio of 22.6 is elevated relative to these thin margins, and the company does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.

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