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GenescoGCO +3.11%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.07 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 7.42. GuruFocus rates GCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks worse than 61.3% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Genesco's enterprise value is $922 Mil.
Genesco's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $83 Mil. Therefore, Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GCO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.64 Med: 7.42 Max: 29.35
Current: 11.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Genesco was 29.35. The lowest was -34.64. And the median was 7.42.
GCO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.3% of 956
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs GCO: 11.07
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Genesco's share price for today is $33.52.
Genesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.890.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Genesco's current Enterprise Value is $922 Mil.
Genesco's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $83 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 11.07 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genesco. This is 49% above median its historical median of 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #586 out of 956 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Genesco's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.07 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 7.42. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. Genesco's value of 11.07 is 27.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #586 out of 956 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesco's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LE and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #586 out of 956 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. Genesco's value of 11.07 is 27.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.42 vs. the industry median of 8.69, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.69, based on 956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.07 is 27.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genesco. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.07, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 7.42. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.84, compared to a current price of $33.52 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.07, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 7.42 and 27.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.69. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.07 as of Sep. 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 $33.52 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.84.
GuruFocus considers Genesco to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GCO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.07 (49% above median its 10-year median of 7.42)
GF Value™: $30.84 vs. price of $33.52 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#586 of 956)
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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