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Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: GIL (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $71.25
1 Year Target Price $71.25
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.61% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.46B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.07 | 1Y Target Price 71.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.07 | 1Y Target Price 71.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 36.99 - 57.76 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 36.99 - 57.76 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.53% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.12 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.9533 | Actual 0.97 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 14.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.73% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) 29.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.07 | Forward PE 16.16 | Enterprise Value 10282109803 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.53 |
Enterprise Value 10282109803 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.07 | Shares Outstanding 149314000 | Shares Floating 147474817 |
Shares Outstanding 149314000 | Shares Floating 147474817 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.25 | Percent Institutions 86.99 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gildan Activewear Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Gildan Activewear Inc. was founded in 1984 in Montreal, Canada. Initially, it operated as a supplier to the screenprinting market. Over the years, it expanded into branded apparel and became one of the world's largest manufacturers of basic apparel.
Core Business Areas
- Activewear and Hosiery: This segment focuses on the manufacture and sale of activewear apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, underwear, and socks. These products are sold under the Gildan brand and other private labels.
- Branded Apparel: Manufacture and sale of apparel such as polo shirts and fleece products, sold to wholesale distributors.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by Glenn J. Chamandy as CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for finance, operations, sales, marketing, and human resources.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- T-Shirts: Gildan is a leading manufacturer of basic t-shirts, particularly in the imprintables market. They are known for offering high-volume, low-cost basic apparel. The main competitors for T-Shirts are Hanes, Fruit of the Loom and private labels.
- Fleece: Gildan is a major manufacturer of fleece products, including sweatshirts and hoodies. They focus on affordability and wide availability.The main competitors for fleece are Hanes, Fruit of the Loom and private labels.
- Socks: Gildan also manufactures and sells socks, focusing on basic styles for men, women, and children. Competitors include Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, and athletic brands.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The activewear industry is large and competitive, driven by trends in sports, fashion, and comfort. The imprintables market is growing driven by the promotional product industry.
Positioning
Gildan is positioned as a low-cost, high-volume manufacturer of basic apparel. Its competitive advantage is its efficient manufacturing operations and its ability to offer products at competitive prices.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global apparel market is estimated at over $1.5 trillion. Gildan targets the value segment of this market with a focus on basic apparel and imprintables, positioning itself within a significant portion of the overall TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost production
- High-volume capacity
- Strong distribution network
- Established brand recognition
- Vertical Integration
Weaknesses
- Reliance on basic apparel
- Limited brand differentiation
- Exposure to cotton price volatility
- Potential labor issues in manufacturing countries
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing higher-value products
- Increasing online sales
- Acquiring complementary businesses
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Trade restrictions and tariffs
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HBI
- PVH
- UNIQLO CO LTD
Competitive Landscape
Gildan has an advantage in low-cost manufacturing, while competitors may have stronger brand recognition or a more diversified product portfolio.
Major Acquisitions
Alstyle Apparel
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 110
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Gildan's position in the imprintables market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Gildan has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in automation and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Summary
Gildan is a strong player in the basic apparel market, leveraging its low-cost production model. Its strengths lie in its high-volume capacity and established distribution. Challenges include reliance on basic apparel and fluctuating material prices. Gildan needs to focus on innovation and brand differentiation to maintain long-term growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Gildan Activewear Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Montreal, QC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-06-10 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Glenn J. Chamandy | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Apparel Manufacturing | Full time employees 50000 | Website https://gildancorp.com |
Full time employees 50000 | Website https://gildancorp.com | ||
Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells various apparel products. The company provides various activewear products, including T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, sports shirts, polos, and tank tops under Gildan, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Gildan Softstyle, Gildan Heavy Cotton, Gildan Ultra Cotton, Gildan DryBlend, Gildan HeavyBlend, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, and Champion brands. It also offers hosiery products comprising athletic, dress, casual and workwear socks, liner socks, and socks for therapeutic purposes under Gildan, GoldToe, Signature Gold by GoldToe, GoldToe Edition, Peds, MediPeds, All Pro, and Powersox brands. In addition, the company provides men's and boys' underwear products and ladies panties under Gildan and Gildan Platinum brands. It sells its products to wholesale distributors, screenprinters, and embellishers in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, as well as to retailers in North America, including mass merchants, department stores, national chains, specialty retailers, craft stores, and online retailers; and manufactures products for 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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