Guess? Inc.
Guess", Inc. designs, markets, distributes, and licenses lifestyle collections of apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. It operates through five segments: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia, and Licensing. The company's clothing collection includes jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, activewear, knitwear, and intimate apparel. It also gr… Read more
Guess? Inc. (GES) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $566.37 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Guess? Inc. (GES) has net assets worth $566.37 Million USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.01 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.44 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $566.37 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 18.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.41% |
| 5-Year Change | -3.29% |
| 10-Year Change | -46.86% |
| Growth Volatility | 46.95 |
Guess? Inc. - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Guess? Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Guess? Inc. (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Guess? Inc. from 1996 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | $550.77 Million | -25.10% |
| 2024-01-31 | $735.32 Million | +26.36% |
| 2023-01-31 | $581.90 Million | -12.25% |
| 2022-01-31 | $663.14 Million | +16.44% |
| 2021-01-31 | $569.50 Million | -14.50% |
| 2020-01-31 | $666.08 Million | -22.41% |
| 2019-01-31 | $858.50 Million | -8.58% |
| 2018-01-31 | $939.07 Million | -4.71% |
| 2017-01-31 | $985.45 Million | -4.93% |
| 2016-01-31 | $1.04 Billion | -5.24% |
| 2015-01-31 | $1.09 Billion | -6.97% |
| 2014-01-31 | $1.18 Billion | +6.50% |
| 2013-01-31 | $1.10 Billion | -8.19% |
| 2012-01-31 | $1.20 Billion | +11.25% |
| 2011-01-31 | $1.08 Billion | +3.92% |
| 2010-01-31 | $1.04 Billion | +32.42% |
| 2009-01-31 | $785.50 Million | +18.48% |
| 2008-01-31 | $662.96 Million | +52.12% |
| 2007-01-31 | $435.81 Million | +51.17% |
| 2006-01-31 | $288.29 Million | +30.70% |
| 2005-01-31 | $220.58 Million | +20.68% |
| 2004-01-31 | $182.78 Million | +9.92% |
| 2003-01-31 | $166.28 Million | -6.54% |
| 2002-01-31 | $177.92 Million | +1.58% |
| 2001-01-31 | $175.16 Million | +4.01% |
| 2000-01-31 | $168.40 Million | +67.73% |
| 1999-01-31 | $100.40 Million | +33.33% |
| 1998-01-31 | $75.30 Million | +115.76% |
| 1997-01-31 | $34.90 Million | +214.41% |
| 1996-01-31 | $11.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Guess? Inc.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 697.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.29 Billion | 255.29% |
| Common Stock | $517.00K | 0.10% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-159.20 Million | -31.52% |
| Total Equity | $505.01 Million | 100.00% |
Guess? Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Guess? Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Wealth Invest AKL St. Petri L/S I
CO:WEKSTPLSI
|
$261.37K |
|
VERICEL (ATQP.SG)
STU:ATQP
|
$261.59K |
|
Marquette National Corp
OTCQX:MNAT
|
$262.03K |
|
GDXB39
SA:GDXB39
|
$262.07K |
|
Dada S.p.A
STU:DAM
|
$261.33K |
|
TROC DE L'ILE SA
PA:MLTRO
|
$261.28K |
|
GS YUASA - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:G9Y
|
$261.27K |
|
EBARA CORP - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:EAR
|
$261.06K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Guess? Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 684,940,000 to 505,007,000, a change of -179,933,000 (-26.3%).
- Net income of 60,423,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 184,607,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 60,656,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 5,320,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 22,186,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 21,773,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $60.42 Million | +11.96% |
| Dividends Paid | $184.61 Million | -36.56% |
| Share Repurchases | $60.66 Million | -12.01% |
| Share Issuances | $5.32 Million | +1.05% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-22.19 Million | -4.39% |
| Other Changes | $21.77 Million | +4.31% |
| Total Change | $- | -26.27% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Guess? Inc.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.00x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.12x to 0.00x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-31 | $0.08 | $0.01 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $0.34 | $0.01 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $0.87 | $0.01 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.17 | $0.01 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.93 | $0.01 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $2.00 | $0.01 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.02 | $0.01 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $1.92 | $0.01 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $2.10 | $0.01 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $2.48 | $0.01 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $3.20 | $0.01 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $4.65 | $0.01 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $7.01 | $0.01 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $8.32 | $0.01 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $11.14 | $0.01 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $11.45 | $0.01 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $12.79 | $0.01 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $12.56 | $0.01 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $13.66 | $0.01 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $12.66 | $0.01 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $12.05 | $0.01 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $11.56 | $0.01 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $11.16 | $0.01 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $10.26 | $0.01 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $8.93 | $0.01 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $8.47 | $0.01 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $9.45 | $0.01 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $7.62 | $0.01 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $9.82 | $0.01 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $7.36 | $0.01 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Guess? Inc. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 11.96%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.02%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.08x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.48x
- Recent ROE (11.96%) is below the historical average (40.88%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 580.91% | 13.13% | 2.40x | 18.42x | $62.80 Million |
| 1997 | 191.12% | 12.10% | 2.30x | 6.86x | $63.21 Million |
| 1998 | 49.93% | 7.30% | 1.79x | 3.82x | $30.07 Million |
| 1999 | 25.00% | 5.32% | 1.79x | 2.63x | $15.06 Million |
| 2000 | 31.00% | 8.65% | 1.63x | 2.20x | $35.16 Million |
| 2001 | 9.42% | 2.12% | 1.86x | 2.40x | $-1.02 Million |
| 2002 | 3.51% | 0.92% | 1.87x | 2.04x | $-11.55 Million |
| 2003 | -6.78% | -1.93% | 1.67x | 2.10x | $-27.91 Million |
| 2004 | 3.99% | 1.14% | 1.75x | 1.98x | $-10.99 Million |
| 2005 | 13.40% | 4.05% | 1.72x | 1.92x | $7.51 Million |
| 2006 | 20.40% | 6.28% | 1.48x | 2.20x | $29.98 Million |
| 2007 | 28.57% | 10.39% | 1.42x | 1.94x | $80.06 Million |
| 2008 | 28.38% | 10.66% | 1.48x | 1.81x | $120.77 Million |
| 2009 | 27.52% | 10.20% | 1.68x | 1.61x | $135.96 Million |
| 2010 | 23.80% | 11.41% | 1.39x | 1.50x | $140.74 Million |
| 2011 | 27.44% | 11.64% | 1.48x | 1.60x | $184.02 Million |
| 2012 | 22.58% | 9.88% | 1.46x | 1.57x | $147.94 Million |
| 2013 | 16.44% | 6.72% | 1.55x | 1.58x | $70.04 Million |
| 2014 | 13.29% | 5.97% | 1.46x | 1.53x | $37.98 Million |
| 2015 | 8.81% | 3.91% | 1.51x | 1.49x | $-12.82 Million |
| 2016 | 8.04% | 3.71% | 1.43x | 1.51x | $-20.00 Million |
| 2017 | 2.35% | 1.03% | 1.44x | 1.58x | $-74.16 Million |
| 2018 | -0.86% | -0.33% | 1.43x | 1.81x | $-99.58 Million |
| 2019 | 1.68% | 0.54% | 1.58x | 1.97x | $-69.62 Million |
| 2020 | 15.00% | 3.58% | 1.10x | 3.80x | $32.00 Million |
| 2021 | -14.85% | -4.30% | 0.76x | 4.54x | $-135.11 Million |
| 2022 | 27.52% | 6.61% | 1.01x | 4.10x | $109.10 Million |
| 2023 | 28.01% | 5.57% | 1.11x | 4.54x | $96.20 Million |
| 2024 | 28.94% | 7.14% | 1.07x | 3.78x | $129.71 Million |
| 2025 | 11.96% | 2.02% | 1.08x | 5.48x | $9.92 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Guess? Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Apparel Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $596,574,747
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.25%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guess? Inc. (GES) | $566.37 Million | 580.91% | 4.31x | $261.35K |
| American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) | $90.81 Million | 21.51% | 0.59x | $2.70 Billion |
| AKA Brands Holding Corp (AKA) | $148.62 Million | -66.54% | 1.43x | $8.64 Million |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | $1.86 Billion | 6.85% | 0.64x | $3.90 Billion |
| Aritzia Inc (ATZAF) | $112.68 Million | 28.73% | 2.56x | $2.85 Billion |
| Allbirds Inc (BIRD) | $185.33 Million | -82.26% | 0.78x | $17.13 Million |
| Buckle Inc (BKE) | $389.15 Million | 26.84% | 1.23x | $1.53 Billion |
| Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) | $599.68 Million | 32.09% | 1.00x | $4.86 Billion |
| BrilliA Inc (BRIA) | $6.50 Million | 66.75% | 2.42x | $11.61 Million |
| Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) | $-150.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $18.67 Billion |
| Boozt AB (publ) (BZTAF) | $2.72 Billion | 8.57% | 1.19x | $605.80 Million |