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GenescoGCO -0.98%73 OCF Yield % is 33.93 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 25.37. 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 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks better than 86.84% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Genesco OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's OCF Yield % 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 (GCO) has a OCF Yield % of 33.93 as of Aug. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 25.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #149 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Genesco's OCF Yield % too high?
Genesco's current OCF Yield % of 33.93 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 25.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Yield % is 7.86. Genesco's value of 33.93 is 332% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #149 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #149 out of 1132 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Genesco in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.86. Genesco's value of 33.93 is 332% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.37 vs. the industry median of 7.86, 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.86, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current OCF Yield % of 33.93 is 332% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current OCF Yield % is 33.93, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 25.37. 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 OCF Yield % is 33.93, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 25.37 and 332% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.86. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current OCF Yield % is 33.93 as of Aug. 02, 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:
OCF Yield %: 33.93 (34% above median its 10-year median of 25.37)
GF Value™: $30.75 vs. price of $38.22 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 332% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#149 of 1132)
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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