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GenescoFRA:GN8 -1.76%75 FCF Margin % is -24.27% as of Apr. 2026. 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 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks better than 51.59% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Genesco's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-101 Mil. Genesco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €416 Mil. Therefore, Genesco's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -24.27%.
The historical data trend for Genesco's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's FCF Margin % 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 (FRA:GN8) has a FCF Margin % of -24.27% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #547 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Genesco's FCF Margin % too high?
Genesco's current FCF Margin % is -24.27%. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #547 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #547 out of 1130 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Genesco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.12, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current FCF Margin % is -24.27%. 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 FCF Margin % is -24.27%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (FRA:GN8), the current FCF Margin % is -24.27% 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:
FCF Margin %: -24.27%
GF Value™: €26.87 vs. price of €33.40 (24.3% above fair value)
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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