URBN vs. GES

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Inc.) and GES (Guess', Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Apparel Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. At a 0.41 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

URBN vs. GES - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) and Guess', Inc. (GES). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

URBN

• 1D: 1.03%
• 1M: 4.71%
• YTD: -3.99%
• 6M: -7.78%
• 1Y: -0.50%
• 3Y*: 31.70%
• 5Y*: 14.24%
• 10Y*: 9.50%

GES

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

URBN vs. GES - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.	-3.99%	37.14%	53.77%	49.64%	-18.77%	14.69%	-7.81%	-16.36%	-5.31%	23.10%
GES Guess', Inc.	0.36%	29.55%	-29.47%	17.62%	-8.51%	7.01%	2.59%	11.18%	28.22%	49.24%

Correlation

The correlation between URBN and GES is 0.26, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.26
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.38
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.50
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.57
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 9, 1996	0.41

The correlation between URBN and GES shifts across timeframes, from 0.26 (1 year) to 0.57 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap URBN : $6.42B GES : $865.50M
EPS URBN : $5.18 GES : $1.55
PE Ratio URBN : 13.94 GES : 10.84
PEG Ratio URBN : 0.59 GES : 0.56
PS Ratio URBN : 1.04 GES : 0.28
PB Ratio URBN : 2.46 GES : 0.55
Total Revenue (TTM) URBN : $6.32B GES : $3.14B
Gross Profit (TTM) URBN : $2.27B GES : $1.33B
EBITDA (TTM) URBN : $603.32M GES : $134.39M

Return for Risk

URBN vs. GES — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

URBN

URBN Risk / Return Rank: 39
URBN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39
URBN Sortino Ratio Rank: 37
URBN Omega Ratio Rank: 36
URBN Calmar Ratio Rank: 43
URBN Martin Ratio Rank: 42

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

URBN vs. GES - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) and Guess', Inc. (GES). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	URBN	GES	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.01	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.30	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.04	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.13	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.25	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	URBN	GES	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.01	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.30	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.20	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.20	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	URBN	GES	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-83.96%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.32%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-28.53%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-56.36%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-73.80%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-12.62%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-32.58%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	13.67%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	URBN	GES	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.52%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	28.85%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	43.23%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	47.23%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	48.76%	—	—

Dividends

URBN vs. GES - Dividend Comparison

URBN has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GES's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.46%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GES Guess', Inc.	4.46%	6.27%	24.54%	4.88%	4.35%	2.38%	0.99%	2.51%	4.33%	5.33%	7.44%	4.77%
URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

URBN vs. GES - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Urban Outfitters, Inc. and Guess', Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

URBN - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported a gross profit of 542.57M and revenue of 1.48B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 36.6%.

GES - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Guess', Inc. reported a gross profit of 335.98M and revenue of 791.43M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 42.5%.

URBN - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported an operating income of 139.68M and revenue of 1.48B, resulting in an operating margin of 9.4%.

GES - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Guess', Inc. reported an operating income of 26.96M and revenue of 791.43M, resulting in an operating margin of 3.4%.

URBN - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported a net income of 115.71M and revenue of 1.48B, resulting in a net margin of 7.8%.

GES - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Guess', Inc. reported a net income of 25.65M and revenue of 791.43M, resulting in a net margin of 3.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both URBN and GES in my portfolio?

URBN and GES have a correlation of 0.26, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.