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GenescoFRA:GN8 -1.76%75 Days Payable is 50.39 as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 45.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:GN8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,107 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks worse than 56.73% on this metric.
Genesco's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €122 Mil. Genesco's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €221 Mil.
Hence, Genesco's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 50.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GN8'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.65 Med: 45.18 Max: 56.76
Current: 45.18
During the past 13 years, Genesco's highest Days Payable was 56.76. The lowest was 38.65. And the median was 45.18.
FRA:GN8's Days Payable is ranked worse than 56.73% of 1107
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.41
vs FRA:GN8: 45.18
Genesco's Days Payable
declined
from Apr. 2025 (54.97) to Apr. 2026 (50.39).
It may suggest that Genescoaccelerated paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Genesco's Days Payable 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 Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Genesco's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
Genesco (FRA:GN8) has a Days Payable of 50.39 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 45.18. Over the past decade, Genesco's Days Payable has ranged from 38.65 to 56.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #628 out of 1107 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Genesco's Days Payable too high?
Genesco's current Days Payable of 50.39 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 45.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.65 to a high of 56.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.41. Genesco's value of 50.39 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #628 out of 1107 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesco's Days Payable compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #628 out of 1107 companies for Days Payable. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.41. Genesco's value of 50.39 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesco's own Days Payable has ranged from 38.65 to 56.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.18 vs. the industry median of 51.41, 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 Days Payable for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.41, based on 1,107 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current Days Payable of 50.39 is 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Days Payable is 50.39, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 45.18. 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 (FRA:GN8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.87, compared to a current price of €33.40 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 50.39, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 45.18 and 2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.41. Genesco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (FRA:GN8), the current Days Payable is 50.39 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 (FRA:GN8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.40 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.87.
GuruFocus considers Genesco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GN8:
Days Payable: 50.39 (12% above median its 10-year median of 45.18)
GF Value™: €26.87 vs. price of €33.40 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#628 of 1107)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GN8 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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