Guess (GES) Financials
Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q3 FY2026, filed Dec 5, 2025. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the GES SEC filings page.
Guess (GES) reported $3.1B in revenue over the twelve months to Nov 1, 2025, up 5.3% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Revenue expansion is increasingly absorbed by overhead, while cash conversion weakens and shareholder distributions outpace internally generated cash.
Revenue grew7.9% in FY2025 while gross margin held at43.4% , so the weakening occurred below gross profit rather than in reported merchandise economics. Operating margin fell from9.5% to5.8% as SG&A rose, indicating overhead pressure absorbed much of the incremental sales.
FY2025 operating cash flow was
The capital-allocation pattern is demanding: FY2025 dividends were
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Guess's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Guess has an operating margin of 5.8%, meaning the company retains $6 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 64/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 9.5% the prior year.
Guess's revenue grew 7.9% year-over-year to $3.0B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 53/100.
Guess carries a low D/E ratio of 0.30, meaning only $0.30 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 91/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Guess's current ratio of 1.50 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 41/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
While Guess generated $121.7M in operating cash flow, capex of $86.1M consumed most of it, leaving $35.6M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 40/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Guess earns a strong 12.0% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $12 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 75/100. This is down from 28.9% the prior year.
Guess scores 2.36, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Guess passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Guess generates $2.01 in operating cash flow ($121.7M OCF vs $60.4M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Guess earns $5.78 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($173.8M vs $30.1M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Guess generated $791.4M in revenue in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 7.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.4%.
Guess's EBITDA was $42.1M in Q3 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 29.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 16.6%.
Guess reported $25.6M in net income in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 209.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 310.9%.
Guess earned $0.48 per diluted share (EPS) in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 202.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 300.0%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Guess recorded an outflow of $56.3M in free cash flow in Q3 2026, representing a cash shortfall after capex. This represents an increase of 46.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 205.5%.
Guess held $154.2M in cash against $299.5M in long-term debt as of Q3 2026.
Guess paid $0.23 per share in dividends in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 25.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 25.0%.
Margins & Returns
Guess's gross margin was 42.4% in Q3 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.1 percentage points.
Guess's operating margin was 2.9% in Q3 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 2.8 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.6 percentage points.
Guess's net profit margin was 3.2% in Q3 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 6.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.4 percentage points.
Guess's ROE was 5.0% in Q3 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 10.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.8 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Guess repurchased no shares in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 100.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 100.0%.
Guess invested $16.9M in capex in Q3 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 23.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 21.4%.
Not reported for Q3 2026.
GES Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $791.4M+7.2% | $772.9M+5.5% | $647.8M+9.4% | $876.4M+0.9% | $738.5M+13.4% | $732.6M+10.2% | $591.9M+3.9% | $868.9M+6.3% |
| Cost of Revenue | $455.4M+9.3% | $444.2M+7.6% | $389.3M+13.2% | $475.7M-0.9% | $416.6M+15.7% | $412.6M+11.5% | $343.8M+1.8% | $480.0M+5.3% |
| Gross Profit | $336.0M+4.4% | $328.8M+2.8% | $258.5M+4.2% | $400.7M+3.0% | $321.9M+10.5% | $319.9M+8.7% | $248.1M+6.9% | $388.9M+7.5% |
| SG&A Expenses | $309.0M+10.6% | $308.6M+9.1% | $286.5M+7.4% | $285.8M+27.9% | $279.4M+19.3% | $283.0M+23.2% | $266.8M+15.5% | $223.5M-12.2% |
| Operating Income | $23.2M-45.2% | $18.1M-62.1% | -$33.3M-67.5% | $117.1M-28.5% | $42.3M-22.8% | $47.8M-26.0% | -$19.9M-2057.0% | $163.8M+58.2% |
| EBITDA | $42.1M-29.6% | $36.1M-44.4% | -$15.5M-341.2% | $132.7M-25.5% | $59.8M-14.6% | $65.0M-18.8% | -$3.5M-124.2% | $178.2M+49.0% |
| Interest Expense | $7.8M-4.0% | $7.9M+2.1% | $7.8M+23.0% | $6.4M+69.2% | $8.1M+37.3% | $7.7M+34.2% | $6.4M+51.1% | $3.8M+9.5% |
| Income Tax | $9.0M-23.1% | $7.0M-40.5% | -$6.5M-38.5% | -$7.3M-121.9% | $11.7M+163.9% | $11.8M-22.3% | -$4.7M-108.4% | $33.2M+784.1% |
| Net Income | $25.6M+209.6% | $6.2M+158.9% | -$32.9M-352.9% | $127.3M+40.8% | -$23.4M-142.0% | -$10.6M-127.2% | $13.0M+210.3% | $90.4M-5.6% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.49+206.5% | $0.12+157.1% | -$0.65-370.8% | $1.57-26.6% | -$0.46-144.2% | -$0.21-128.8% | $0.24+209.1% | $2.14+26.6% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.48+202.1% | $0.12+142.9% | -$0.65-382.6% | $1.19 | -$0.47-157.3% | -$0.28 | $0.23+204.5% | $1.79+29.7% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 53M-20.2% | 52M-22.3% | 51M-7.5% | N/A | 67M-5.3% | 67M | 56M+2.2% | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
GES Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.0B+7.6% | $3.0B+7.2% | $2.9B+4.2% | $2.8B+6.8% | $2.8B+12.7% | $2.8B+11.5% | $2.7B+12.6% | $2.6B+6.8% |
| Current Assets | $1.4B+3.8% | $1.3B+5.7% | $1.2B+1.6% | $1.2B+2.0% | $1.3B+6.1% | $1.3B-0.3% | $1.2B-0.4% | $1.2B+1.1% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $154.2M+9.5% | $189.6M-13.4% | $151.2M-37.4% | $187.7M-47.9% | $140.9M-42.3% | $218.9M-27.7% | $241.7M-19.1% | $360.3M+30.6% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $692.3M+2.4% | $668.4M+10.8% | $638.2M+15.0% | $562.6M+20.7% | $675.8M+20.2% | $603.3M+8.8% | $554.9M+4.9% | $466.3M-8.7% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $35.6M+4.3% | $35.7M+4.1% | $35.1M+3.3% | $33.2M-2.8% | $34.2M+1.6% | $34.3M-0.7% | $34.0M-1.5% | $34.1M-0.5% |
| Total Liabilities | $2.4B+5.9% | $2.4B+8.5% | $2.3B+8.8% | $2.2B+19.5% | $2.3B+19.9% | $2.2B+14.8% | $2.1B+10.4% | $1.9B+0.6% |
| Current Liabilities | $831.9M-2.0% | $871.6M+1.9% | $780.0M+1.6% | $831.3M+5.0% | $848.8M+1.5% | $855.5M-0.2% | $768.1M-7.3% | $791.6M+3.7% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $1.6B+10.5% | $1.6B+12.6% | $1.5B+12.9% | $1.4B+30.2% | $1.5B+34.2% | $1.4B+26.6% | $1.4B+23.7% | $1.1B-1.6% |
| Long-Term Debt | $299.5M+25.7% | $258.4M+37.5% | $241.7M+22.7% | $150.7M+434.1% | $238.3M+80.8% | $187.8M+28.6% | $196.9M+23.6% | $28.2M-70.6% |
| Total Equity | $508.5M+12.8% | $487.6M-0.7% | $483.6M-14.5% | $505.0M-26.3% | $450.7M-12.3% | $491.2M+0.5% | $565.5M+25.1% | $684.9M+28.2% |
| Retained Earnings | $1.2B+1.7% | $1.2B-2.5% | $1.2B-3.8% | $1.3B-8.7% | $1.2B-6.9% | $1.3B-0.9% | $1.3B+3.0% | $1.4B+10.6% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
GES Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$39.5M+52.6% | $74.9M+67.8% | -$73.4M-220.3% | $183.2M-36.7% | -$83.3M-1203.0% | $44.7M-25.5% | -$22.9M-81.1% | $289.5M+51.9% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $18.9M+7.9% | $18.0M+4.8% | $17.8M+8.8% | $17.1M+18.9% | $17.5M+15.2% | $17.2M+11.8% | $16.4M+6.0% | $14.4M-10.1% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $6.5M+33.8% | $5.4M+24.8% | $5.5M+17.8% | N/A | $4.8M-0.6% | $4.3M-20.9% | $4.7M+1.5% | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $16.9M-23.5% | $21.5M+5.4% | $21.9M+3.8% | $22.5M+3.7% | $22.1M+24.9% | $20.4M+16.8% | $21.1M+21.6% | $21.7M+22.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | -$56.3M+46.5% | $53.4M+120.1% | -$95.3M-116.5% | $160.7M-40.0% | -$105.4M-337.8% | $24.3M-42.9% | -$44.0M-46.7% | $267.8M+54.9% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$25.5M-4.3% | -$23.8M-239.9% | -$22.5M+71.2% | -$27.8M-50.2% | -$24.4M-17.6% | $17.0M+192.3% | -$77.9M-348.2% | -$18.5M-3.5% |
| Financing Cash Flow | $30.6M-8.5% | -$14.4M+82.0% | $52.6M+434.3% | -$103.5M+34.9% | $33.5M+245.2% | -$79.7M-99.0% | -$15.7M-129.5% | -$159.0M-86.2% |
| Dividends Paid | $11.8M-24.0% | $15.6M-2.7% | $16.0M-88.2% | $17.4M+4.0% | $15.5M-3.9% | $16.1M+0.1% | $135.6M+878.5% | $16.8M+34.3% |
| Share Buybacks | $0-100.0% | $328K-99.3% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $377K | $50.0M | $10.3M-76.0% | $21.3M |
GES Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 42.4%-1.1pp | 42.5%-1.1pp | 39.9%-2.0pp | 45.7%+1.0pp | 43.6%-1.1pp | 43.7%-0.6pp | 41.9%+1.2pp | 44.8%+0.5pp |
| Operating Margin | 2.9%-2.8pp | 2.3%-4.2pp | -5.1%-1.8pp | 13.4%-5.5pp | 5.7%-2.7pp | 6.5%-3.2pp | -3.4%-3.2pp | 18.9%+6.2pp |
| Net Margin | 3.2%+6.4pp | 0.8%+2.3pp | -5.1%-7.3pp | 14.5%+4.1pp | -3.2%-11.7pp | -1.5%-7.3pp | 2.2%+4.3pp | 10.4%-1.3pp |
| Return on Equity | 5.0%+10.2pp | 1.3%+3.4pp | -6.8%-9.1pp | 25.2%+12.0pp | -5.2%-16.0pp | -2.2%-10.1pp | 2.3%+4.9pp | 13.2%-4.7pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.9%+1.7pp | 0.2%+0.6pp | -1.1%-1.6pp | 4.6%+1.1pp | -0.8%-3.1pp | -0.4%-1.9pp | 0.5%+0.9pp | 3.5%-0.5pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.63+0.1x | 1.52+0.1x | 1.570.0x | 1.500.0x | 1.54+0.1x | 1.470.0x | 1.57+0.1x | 1.550.0x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.59+0.1x | 0.53+0.1x | 0.50+0.2x | 0.30+0.3x | 0.53+0.3x | 0.38+0.1x | 0.350.0x | 0.04-0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.260.0x | 0.260.0x | 0.230.0x | 0.320.0x | 0.260.0x | 0.260.0x | 0.220.0x | 0.340.0x |
| FCF Margin | -7.1%+7.1pp | 6.9%+3.6pp | -14.7%-7.3pp | 18.3%-12.5pp | -14.3%-10.6pp | 3.3%-3.1pp | -7.4%-2.2pp | 30.8%+9.7pp |
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| Guess GES | FY2025 | $3.0B | $60.4M | 2.0% | $876.7M | 61/100 |
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Where Guess Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guess's annual revenue?
Guess (GES) reported $3.0B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 7.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Guess's revenue growing?
Guess (GES) revenue grew by 7.9% year-over-year, from $2.8B to $3.0B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Guess profitable?
Yes, Guess (GES) reported a net income of $60.4M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 2.0%.
What is Guess's EBITDA?
Guess (GES) had EBITDA of $242.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Guess have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Guess (GES) had $187.7M in cash and equivalents against $150.7M in long-term debt.
What is Guess's gross margin?
Guess (GES) had a gross margin of 43.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Guess's operating margin?
Guess (GES) had an operating margin of 5.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Guess's net profit margin?
Guess (GES) had a net profit margin of 2.0% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Guess pay dividends?
Yes, Guess (GES) paid $3.45 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Guess's return on equity (ROE)?
Guess (GES) has a return on equity of 12.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Guess's free cash flow?
Guess (GES) generated $35.6M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -86.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Guess's operating cash flow?
Guess (GES) generated $121.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Guess's total assets?
Guess (GES) had $2.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Guess's capital expenditures?
Guess (GES) invested $86.1M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Guess's current ratio?
Guess (GES) had a current ratio of 1.50 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Guess's debt-to-equity ratio?
Guess (GES) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Guess's return on assets (ROA)?
Guess (GES) had a return on assets of 2.2% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Guess's Altman Z-Score?
Guess (GES) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.36, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Guess's Piotroski F-Score?
Guess (GES) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Guess's earnings high quality?
Guess (GES) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.01x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Guess cover its interest payments?
Guess (GES) has an interest coverage ratio of 5.78x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Guess?
Guess (GES) scores 61 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.