Genesco Inc. (GCO) — Stock Score Summary

Genesco Inc. (GCO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Genesco is a consumer cyclical footwear retailer facing structural headwinds in physical retail. It lacks any alignment with our core macro themes and does not meet the Terry Smith quality criteria for high ROIC and asset-light compounders.

Genesco is a specialty retailer of footwear and accessories, operating primarily through its Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, and Schuh banners. The company holds a dominant market position in the teen and young adult footwear segment through Journeys, which is strategically located in high-traffic shopping malls. Its deep relationships with major athletic and lifestyle footwear brands, combined with exclusive product offerings, protect its competitive position in youth culture retail.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$39.69
Market Cap$395M
P/E (TTM)21.57
P/E (Forward)13.94
Price/Book0.75
Return on Equity3.7%
Return on Invested Capital1.7%
Debt/Equity104.22
Gross Margin46.3%
Operating Margin-4.9%
Revenue Growth2.8%

Genesco Inc. operates in the Apparel Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genesco Inc.’s (GCO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Genesco Inc. (GCO) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (45), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Genesco Inc. have an economic moat?
Genesco Inc. (GCO) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Genesco Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Genesco Inc. (GCO) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Genesco Inc. in?
Genesco Inc. (GCO) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Retail industry (United States).
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