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GenescoFRA:GN8 -1.76%75 Gross Margin % is 47.00% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 47.59. 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 1,120 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks better than 67.95% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Genesco's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €196 Mil. Genesco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €416 Mil. Therefore, Genesco's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 47.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GN8'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.03 Med: 47.59 Max: 48.77
Current: 46.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Genesco was 48.77%. The lowest was 45.03%. And the median was 47.59%.
FRA:GN8's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.95% of 1120
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.305
vs FRA:GN8: 46.33
Genesco had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Genesco was 0.10% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Genesco had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Genesco Gross Margin % Related Terms
Genesco Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Gross 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.
FRA:GN8 vs CAL, SHOE, LE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Genesco (FRA:GN8) has a Gross Margin % of 47.00% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.59. Over the past decade, Genesco's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.03 to 48.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #359 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Genesco's Gross Margin % too high?
Genesco's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is near median its 10-year median of 47.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.03 to a high of 48.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Genesco's value of 47.00% is 29.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #359 out of 1120 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 Gross Margin % compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #359 out of 1120 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Genesco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Genesco's value of 47.00% is 29.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Genesco's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.03 to 48.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.59 vs. the industry median of 36.31, 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.31, based on 1,120 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is 29.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.59. 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 Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.59 and 29.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.31. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (FRA:GN8), the current Gross Margin % is 47.00% 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:
Gross Margin %: 47.00% (near median its 10-year median of 47.59)
GF Value™: €26.87 vs. price of €33.40 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#359 of 1120)
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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