GCO (Genesco) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.20 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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GCO Genesco Inc GCO
73 GF Score
Price $38.22
GF Value $30.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Genesco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Genesco GCO -0.98% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.20 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates GCO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks better than 77.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Genesco's current share price is $38.22. Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $188.47. Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.3   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.2

During the past years, Genesco's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.73. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.30.

GCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.55% of 793 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs GCO: 0.20

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Genesco's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $46.704. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $188.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Genesco  (NYSE:GCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Genesco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Genesco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Genesco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Genesco Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Genesco Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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GCO vs CAL, SHOE, LE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Genesco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Genesco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=38.22/188.47
=0.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Genesco's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=46.704/333.0200*333.0200
=46.704

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Genesco Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 30.901 240.628 42.766
201610 35.609 241.729 49.057
201701 1.830 242.839 2.510
201704 33.347 244.524 45.416
201707 32.190 244.786 43.793
201710 37.205 246.663 50.231
201801 7.730 247.867 10.386
201804 24.992 250.546 33.219
201807 25.179 252.006 33.273
201810 27.490 252.885 36.201
201901 34.735 251.712 45.955
201904 27.768 255.548 36.186
201907 30.358 256.571 39.404
201910 36.979 257.346 47.853
202001 47.463 257.971 61.271
202004 19.790 256.389 25.705
202007 27.591 259.101 35.462
202010 33.371 260.388 42.679
202101 44.560 261.582 56.729
202104 36.641 267.054 45.692
202107 37.998 273.003 46.351
202110 41.088 276.589 49.471
202201 51.581 281.148 61.098
202204 38.952 289.109 44.868
202207 41.151 296.276 46.255
202210 48.985 298.012 54.739
202301 59.795 299.170 66.561
202304 40.898 303.363 44.896
202307 46.106 305.691 50.228
202310 52.799 307.671 57.149
202401 67.713 308.417 73.115
202404 41.866 313.548 44.466
202407 47.997 314.540 50.817
202410 55.540 315.664 58.594
202501 69.494 317.671 72.852
202504 45.162 320.795 46.883
202507 53.037 323.048 54.674
202510 57.731 0.000
202601 70.331 325.252 72.011
202604 46.704 333.020 46.704

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.20 mean?
Genesco (GCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.20 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #178 out of 793 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Genesco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.20 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. Genesco's value of 0.20 is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #178 out of 793 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genesco has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #178 out of 793 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Genesco in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. Genesco's value of 0.20 is 59.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesco's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Genesco has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.49, based on 793 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.20 is 59.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.20, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesco (GCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.75, compared to a current price of $38.22 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.20, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 59.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.49. Genesco's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.20 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Genesco (GCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.22 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.75. GuruFocus considers Genesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.20 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: $30.75 vs. price of $38.22 (24.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#178 of 793)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genesco Business Description

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Address 535 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN, USA, 37214
Genesco Inc sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel, and accessories. It has four reportable business segments. The Journeys Group generates the highest revenue, encompassing the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy brands, along with e-commerce and catalog sales. The Schuh Group targets teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 24, focusing on casual and athletic footwear. The Johnston & Murphy Group operates retail shops and factory stores across the United States. Finally, the Genesco Brands Group designs and sources licensed footwear for brands like Levi's, Dockers, and G.H. Bass. The brands of the company are: Journeys; Journeys Kidz; Little Burgundy; Schuh; Johnston & Murphy; and Genesco Brands Group.
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