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Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: 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 $72.12
1 Year Target Price $72.12
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 23.56% | Avg. Invested days 60 | 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 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.51 | 1Y Target Price 72.12 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.51 | 1Y Target Price 72.12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 36.84 - 57.52 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 36.84 - 57.52 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.57% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.12 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
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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 17.51 | Forward PE 12.58 | Enterprise Value 9989705900 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.44 |
Enterprise Value 9989705900 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.64 | Shares Outstanding 149063008 | Shares Floating 147501694 |
Shares Outstanding 149063008 | Shares Floating 147501694 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.23 | Percent Institutions 87.32 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gildan Activewear Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Gildan Activewear Inc. was founded in 1984 by Glenn and Greg Chamandy. Initially focused on manufacturing yarn, Gildan transitioned to producing t-shirts in the early 1990s, becoming a leading manufacturer of basic apparel.
Core Business Areas
- Activewear: Manufacturing and marketing of activewear apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, and underwear.
- Hosiery and Underwear: Production and distribution of socks and underwear products.
- Branded Apparel: Selling products under Gildan, Anvil, Comfort Colors, and other brands.
Leadership and Structure
Glenn Chamandy, the original co-founder, was reinstated as CEO in December of 2023, after being ousted in December of 2023. The company has a traditional corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various business units.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- T-shirts: Gildan is the world's largest supplier of blank t-shirts. Estimated market share in North America is significant, approximately 30-35% in the undecorated apparel market. Competitors include Hanesbrands and Fruit of the Loom. Undecorated apparel industry revenue is difficult to break down by product.
- Fleece: Gildan also produces fleece products, including hoodies and sweatshirts. This is another key product category. Competitors include Hanesbrands and Fruit of the Loom. Undecorated apparel industry revenue is difficult to break down by product.
- Sport Shirts: Polo shirts are another important category for Gildan, competing with brands like Nike and Adidas. Undecorated apparel industry revenue is difficult to break down by product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The activewear industry is driven by fashion trends, sporting activities, and the increasing demand for comfortable and versatile clothing. Factors such as e-commerce growth, athleisure trends, and customization options continue to shape the market.
Positioning
Gildan is positioned as a cost-efficient, high-volume manufacturer of basic apparel. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, vertical integration, and low-cost production model.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global activewear market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Gildan is positioned to capture a significant share of the undecorated portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost production
- High-volume manufacturing
- Vertical integration
- Strong distribution network
- Established brand recognition
- Financial stability
Weaknesses
- Reliance on basic apparel
- Limited brand premium
- Exposure to cotton price volatility
- Potential labor and environmental issues in developing countries
- Dependency on few large retailers
Opportunities
- Expanding into higher-margin apparel categories
- Increasing focus on sustainability
- Growing e-commerce sales
- Entering new geographic markets
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Developing new product innovations
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in cotton prices
- Trade barriers and tariffs
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HBI
- PVH
- VFC
Competitive Landscape
Gildan has a cost advantage due to its scale and vertical integration. However, it faces competition from more brand-focused companies.
Major Acquisitions
Alstyle Apparel
- Year: 2010
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 110
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded product offering and distribution network in the printwear market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Gildan's historical growth has been driven by volume growth and operational efficiency. Recently, there has been more focus on branded apparel.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates, which vary depending on market conditions and company performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions, expanding into new product categories (such as socks) and strategic shifts such as the recent CEO change.
Summary
Gildan is a dominant player in the basic apparel market, driven by its low-cost production. Its strengths include its vertical integration and established distribution. However, it faces threats from changing consumer preferences and intense competition. Overall, Gildan needs to continue innovating and expanding into new segments to remain competitive.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
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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