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GenescoGCO -0.98%73 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2026. 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 837 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks better than 50.06% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Genesco's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-25 Mil. Genesco's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
GCO'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 18.84 Max: 75.66
Current: 7.45
GCO's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 50.06% of 837
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs GCO: 7.45
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Genesco Interest Coverage Related Terms
Genesco Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
GCO vs CAL, SHOE, LE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Genesco did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Genesco (GCO) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. Over the past decade, Genesco's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.05 to 75.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #418 out of 837 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Genesco's Interest Coverage too high?
Genesco's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 75.66. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #418 out of 837 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above 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 Interest Coverage compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #418 out of 837 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Genesco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. Historically, Genesco's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.05 to 75.66 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.45, based on 837 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $30.75 vs. price of $38.22 (24.3% above fair value)
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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