Guess (GES) OCF Margin %: -4.99% (As of Oct. 2025)

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GES Guess Inc GES
55 GF Score
Price $16.81
GF Value $30.05
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Guess OCF Margin %?

Guess GES 55 OCF Margin % is -4.99% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates GES with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.05. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Guess's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was $-39 Mil. Guess's Revenue for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was $791 Mil. Therefore, Guess's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was -4.99%.

As of today, Guess's current OCF Yield % is 16.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guess's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

GES' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13   Med: 6.29   Max: 11.9
Current: 4.62


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Guess was 11.90%. The lowest was 3.13%. And the median was 6.29%.

GES's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 5.545 vs GES: 4.62


Guess OCF Margin % Related Terms


Guess OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guess's OCF 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.

Guess OCF Margin % Chart

Guess Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.14 5.08 6.30 11.90 4.06

Guess Quarterly Data
Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.28 19.65 -11.33 9.69 -4.99

GES vs SFIX, SCVL, CRI: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Guess's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


Guess OCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guess's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guess's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Guess OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Guess's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Jan. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2025 )
=121.677/2995.273
=4.06 %

Guess's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Oct. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=-39.456/791.427
=-4.99 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -4.99% mean?
Guess (GES) has a OCF Margin % of -4.99% as of Oct. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Guess and its competitors. Over the past decade, Guess' OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 11.90.
Is Guess' OCF Margin % too high?
Guess' current OCF Margin % is -4.99%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 11.90. Overall, Guess has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guess' OCF Margin % compare to SFIX and SCVL?
Guess' OCF Margin % of -4.99% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.55. Historically, Guess' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 11.90 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.55, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Guess and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guess's current OCF Margin % is -4.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guess stock overvalued right now?
Guess (GES) has a current OCF Margin % of -4.99%. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.05, compared to a current price of $16.81 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -4.99%. Guess' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Guess (GES), the current OCF Margin % is -4.99% as of Oct. 2025. 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 Guess (GES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guess stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.81 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.05.

Key valuation signals for GES:

  • OCF Margin %: -4.99%
  • GF Value™: $30.05 vs. price of $16.81 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guess Business Description

Address Strada Regina 44, Bioggio, CHE, CH-6934
Guess Inc designs, markets, distributes and licenses lifestyle collections of contemporary apparel and accessories for men, women and children that reflect the American lifestyle and European fashion sensibilities. The lines include full collections of clothing, including jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, active wear, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, knitwear, outerwear and intimate apparel. Its apparel is marketed under numerous trademarks, including GUESS, GUESS?, GUESS U.S.A., GUESS JEANS, GUESS? and Triangle Design, MARCIANO, Question Mark and Triangle Design, a stylized G and a stylized M, GUESS Kids, Baby GUESS, YES, G by GUESS (GbG), GUESS by MARCIANO and Gc.
55GF Score

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