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GenescoGCO -0.98%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 507 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks worse than 197238.46% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GCO's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Genesco Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Genesco Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
GCO vs CAL, SHOE, LE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #999999 out of 507 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Genesco's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Genesco's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #999999 out of 507 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #999999 out of 507 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.42, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
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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