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GenescoGCO -0.98%73 Days Inventory is 160.99 as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 120.24. 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 1,094 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks worse than 61.06% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Genesco's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $455 Mil. Genesco's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $258 Mil.
Hence, Genesco's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 160.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
GCO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.7 Med: 120.24 Max: 190.97
Current: 134.42
During the past 13 years, Genesco's highest Days Inventory was 190.97. The lowest was 83.70. And the median was 120.24.
GCO's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.06% of 1094
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.465
vs GCO: 134.42
Genesco's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (158.11) to Apr. 2026 (160.99).
It might indicate that Genesco's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Genesco's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.57.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Genesco's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.93.
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Genesco's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Genesco's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Genesco Days Inventory Related Terms
Genesco Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Days Inventory 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (GCO) has a Days Inventory of 160.99 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 120.24. Over the past decade, Genesco's Days Inventory has ranged from 83.70 to 190.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #668 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Genesco's Days Inventory too high?
Genesco's current Days Inventory of 160.99 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 120.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.70 to a high of 190.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.47. Genesco's value of 160.99 is 54.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #668 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #668 out of 1094 companies for Days Inventory. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.47. Genesco's value of 160.99 is 54.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Genesco's own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.70 to 190.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.24 vs. the industry median of 104.47, Genesco has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.47, based on 1,094 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current Days Inventory of 160.99 is 54.1% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Days Inventory is 160.99, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 120.24. 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 Days Inventory is 160.99, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 120.24 and 54.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.47. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Days Inventory is 160.99 as of Apr. 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:
Days Inventory: 160.99 (34% above median its 10-year median of 120.24)
GF Value™: $30.75 vs. price of $38.22 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#668 of 1094)
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 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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