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GenescoFRA:GN8 -1.76%75 Net Margin % is -3.04% 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 worse than 65.4% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Genesco's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-13 Mil. Genesco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €416 Mil. Therefore, Genesco's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -3.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GN8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.26 Med: -0.09 Max: 4.82
Current: 0.8
FRA:GN8's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.4% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs FRA:GN8: 0.80
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Genesco Net Margin % Related Terms
Genesco Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Net 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 Net Margin % of -3.04% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #739 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Genesco's Net Margin % too high?
Genesco's current Net Margin % is -3.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #739 out of 1130 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 Net Margin % compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #739 out of 1130 companies for Net Margin %. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Net Margin % is -3.04%. 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 Net Margin % is -3.04%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (FRA:GN8), the current Net Margin % is -3.04% 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:
Net Margin %: -3.04%
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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