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GenescoFRA:GN8 -1.76%75 Pretax Margin % is -3.26% 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 1,131 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Genesco's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-14 Mil. Genesco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €416 Mil. Therefore, Genesco's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -3.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GN8'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.25 Med: 3.41 Max: 6.32
Current: 1.08
FRA:GN8's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 1131
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs FRA:GN8: 1.08
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Genesco Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Genesco Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Pretax 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.
FRA:GN8 vs CAL, SHOE, LE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of -3.26% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #754 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Genesco's Pretax Margin % too high?
Genesco's current Pretax Margin % is -3.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #754 out of 1131 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 Pretax Margin % compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #754 out of 1131 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,131 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Pretax Margin % is -3.26%. 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 Pretax Margin % is -3.26%. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (FRA:GN8), the current Pretax Margin % is -3.26% 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:
Pretax Margin %: -3.26%
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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