GIL

Gildan Activewear Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:August 19, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Apparel - Manufacturers

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

CA

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells various apparel products in the United States, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. It provides various activewear products, including T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, and sports shirts under the Gildan, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, Alstyle, and GoldToe brands. The company also offers hosiery products comprising athletic; dress; and casual, liner, therapeutic, and workwear socks, as well as sheer pantyhose, tights, and leggings under the Gildan, Under Armour, GoldToe, PowerSox, Signature Gold by Goldtoe, Peds, MediPeds, Therapy Plus, All Pro, Secret, Silks, Secret Silky, and American Apparel brands. In addition, it provides men's and boys' underwear products, and ladies panties under the Gildan and Gildan Platinum brands; and ladies' shapewear, intimates, and accessories under the Secret and Secret Silky brands. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors, screen printers, and embellishers, as well as to retailers and lifestyle brand companies. The company was formerly known as Textiles Gildan Inc. and changed its name to Gildan Activewear Inc. in March 1995. Gildan Activewear Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

45.06

Market Cap ($M USD)

$9.28B

Forward P/E

N/A

PEG

N/A

PRICE TO SALES

2.27

PRICE TO BOOK

3.30

EV / EBITDA

22.26

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

3.64%

DCF Value

$48.78

Graham Number

$23.61

Price to FCF

27.50

EV to FCF

41.65

Earnings Yield

2.22%

FCF Yield

3.64%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.57%

Annual Payout

$0.95

Payout Ratio

55.22%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.35

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.00

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$8.02B

Return on Equity (ROE)

10.09%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

15.65%

Debt-to-Equity

1.37

Piotroski F-Score

4

Altman Z-Score

1.78

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.60%

Current Ratio

2.35

Quick Ratio

1.17

Net Debt to EBITDA

7.56

Interest Coverage

4.06

Gross Profit margin

28.93%

FCF PER SHARE

$1.82

REVENUE PER SHARE

$22.08

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Gildan Activewear Inc. presents a perplexing valuation picture. The stock traded above its DCF value, suggesting potential overvaluation, while the Graham Number indicates a more conservative intrinsic value. With a sky-high Price/Earnings ratio of 44.02, the market appears to be pricing in significant growth expectations, yet the Altman Z-score of 1.76 raises red flags about financial stability. The earnings yield of 2.27% is underwhelming, hinting at limited immediate returns. Overall, the financial health is questionable, with the market potentially mispricing the stock relative to its intrinsic value.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Apparel - Manufacturers industry, Gildan is not directly tied to rapid AI advancements. However, its ability to leverage technology for supply chain efficiency and customer engagement could be pivotal. The company's resilience will depend on integrating tech to streamline operations and enhance consumer experiences.

The Bull Case

For the value or GARP investor, Gildan offers intriguing prospects. The ROIC of 7.60% suggests decent capital efficiency, while a Piotroski F-Score of 4 indicates moderate financial health. Despite a modest FCF Yield of 3.72%, the operating margin of 15.65% underscores strong pricing power. These metrics collectively paint a picture of a company that, while not without its challenges, has the potential to deliver long-term value through efficient capital use and solid margins.

The Bear Case

Gildan's structural weaknesses are glaring. The Price/Book ratio of 3.22 and Price/Sales ratio of 2.22 signal a potentially overvalued stock, especially when juxtaposed with a tepid earnings yield. The net debt to EBITDA ratio of 7.56 is concerning, indicating significant leverage. Furthermore, the stock's proximity to its 52-week high suggests technical overextension, making it vulnerable to corrections.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$82.17

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.11

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

21.52%

Distance to 52-Week Low

24.15%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

19.44%

50-DAY SMA

$57.81

200-DAY SMA

$60.05

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