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At 32.48×, GCO is 166.2% above its 5-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · GCOApparel - RetailUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Genesco Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
32.48×
166.2% abovethe 5-observation annual average
Share price39.3
÷Earnings per share1.21
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 32.48 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 12.20×
3-year average22.60×1 positive annual observations
5-year average12.88×3 positive annual observations
10-year average12.20×5 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM20.32×5 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 22.60× | N/M |
| Feb 1, 2025 | N/M | N/M |
| Feb 3, 2024 | N/M | N/M |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 8.28× | +6.7% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 7.76× | N/M |
| Jan 30, 2021 | N/M | N/M |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 9.95× | N/M |
| Jan 31, 2019 | N/M | N/M |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2018 | N/M | N/M |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 12.41× | -20.8% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 15.67× | -8.8% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 17.18× | -2.7% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 17.64× | +32.5% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 13.32× | -23.2% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 17.35× | +6.5% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 16.29× | -15.7% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 19.31× | +894.3% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 1.94× | -98.3% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 111.20× | +741.3% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 13.22× | -7.0% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.22× | +7.1% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 13.28× | -1.8% |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 13.52× | +33.3% |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 10.14× | -34.1% |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 15.38× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How GCO compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 GCO This stockGenesco Inc. | 32.48× |
 CTRNCiti Trends, Inc. | 64.92× |
 NIUNiu Technologies | N/M |
 BNEDBarnes & Noble Education, Inc. | 20.32× |
 HLLYHolley Inc. | 33.49× |
 EMPDEmpery Digital Inc. | N/M |
 JACKJack in the Box Inc. | 8.26× |
 WWWW International, Inc. | N/M |
 HVTHaverty Furniture Companies, Inc. | 19.05× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does GCO’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 5 positive peer ratios above is 20.32×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 39.3 ÷ EPS 1.21 = 32.48×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
GCO P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Genesco Inc.'s current P/E is 32.48× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.