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GenescoGCO -0.98%73 Quick Ratio is 0.37 as of Apr. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.48. 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 1,136 Retail - Cyclical companies, Genesco ranks worse than 81.25% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Genesco's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.37.
Genesco has a quick ratio of 0.37. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesco's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GCO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.48 Max: 1.32
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, Genesco's highest Quick Ratio was 1.32. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.48.
GCO's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 81.25% of 1136
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs GCO: 0.37
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Genesco Quick Ratio Related Terms
Genesco Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Quick 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Genesco's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genesco's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesco's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Genesco's Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 0.37 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Genesco's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #923 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Genesco's Quick Ratio too high?
Genesco's current Quick Ratio of 0.37 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.32. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Genesco's value of 0.37 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesco ranks #923 out of 1136 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 Quick Ratio compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Genesco ranks #923 out of 1136 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Genesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Genesco's value of 0.37 is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesco's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Genesco has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,136 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesco's current Quick Ratio of 0.37 is 57.5% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesco's current Quick Ratio is 0.37, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.37, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 57.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Quick Ratio is 0.37 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.37 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $30.75 vs. price of $38.22 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#923 of 1136)
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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