Gildan Activewear Inc.

GIL

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, Hanes, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Gildan Softstyle, Gildan Heavy Cotton, Gildan Ultra Cotton, Gildan DryBlend, Gildan HeavyBlend, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO...

Country: CanadaPrice: $56.72Market Cap: $10.5B

Company Profile

Industry: Apparel
SIC Sector: Apparel Manufacturing
Size: Large Cap($10.5B)
Revenue: $3.6B+10.7% YoY
Net Income: $398.9M-0.5% YoY

Financial Snapshot

Operating Margin17.1%
Return on Equity11.2%
Debt / Equity1.08
Current Ratio2.11
EPS (Diluted)$2.61+6.1%
Shares Retired−21.5% / −8.9% 2y

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Shareholder Return

Fiscal 2025

Issued 21.5% of shares last year, 8.9% issued over two.

Buybacks
—
Dividends
$135.2M

What drove EPS

A buyback raises earnings per share without the company earning more. This splits each year's change into the two.

FY22
−4.6% = −10.8% + 7.0%
FY23
3.4% = −1.5% + 5.0%
FY24
−18.8% = −24.9% + 8.1%
FY25
6.1% = −0.5% + 6.6%
Earnings Fewer shares More shares

The two parts do not sum exactly to the total — the difference is the cross-term, plus preferred capital where the company has any. It is left visible rather than distributed into the other two.

Share count is the denominator the filer used for diluted EPS, recovered as net income ÷ EPS — not the balance-sheet count, which is a point-in-time figure and would put the timing difference into this split. Years with a loss are omitted: a smaller share count makes a loss per share larger, so the decomposition inverts.

Company Financials

Annual data (10-K) · Last 5 years

MetricFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Market Cap$10.5B$7.7Best.$5.4Best.$5.3Best.$7.0Best.
Revenue$3.6B↑11%$3.3B↑2%$3.2B↓1%$3.2B↑11%$2.9B
Operating Income$619.9M$618.2M↓4%$643.9M↑7%$603.4M↓7%$651.9M
Net Income$398.9M$400.9M↓25%$533.6M↓1%$541.5M↓11%$607.2M
EPS (Diluted)$2.61↑6%$2.46↓19%$3.03↑3%$2.93↓5%$3.07
Gross Margin31.2%↑2%30.7%↑11%27.5%↓10%30.6%↓5%32.2%
Operating Margin17.1%↓9%18.9%↓6%20.1%↑8%18.6%↓17%22.3%
ROE11.2%↓59%27.5%↑1%27.3%↓5%28.8%↓9%31.6%
Total Debt$3.9B↑213%$1.2B↑80%$685.0M↓12%$780.0M↑30%$600.0M
Shareholders' Equity$3.6B↑145%$1.5B↓26%$2.0B↑4%$1.9B↓2%$1.9B
Current Ratio2.11↓5%2.22↓5%2.33↓13%2.69↓14%3.12
Debt / Equity1.08↑28%0.85↑142%0.35↓16%0.41↑33%0.31
Operating Cash Flow$606.3M↑21%$501.4M↓8%$546.6M↑32%$413.5M↓33%$617.5M
Free Cash Flow$499.9M↑40%$356.1M↑4%$343.3M↑97%$174.4M↓64%$490.1M
Scored from 10-K1d ago
MetricMarks

Risk-Aware Value

Akre

Three-Legged Stool

Druckenmiller

Macro-Enhanced Growth

Spier

Value Checklist

Pabrai

Dhandho Framework

Munger

Quality Focus

Ackman

Activist Value

Piotroski

F-Score

Greenblatt

Magic Formula

Lynch

GARP

Buffett

Quality Compounder

Graham

Defensive Value

VerdictHOLDPASSBUYBUYHOLDPASSPASSPASSNot rankedFAILHOLDFAIL
Score
Analysis
Intrinsic ValueN/A
Margin of Safety-99.4%+41.1%-134.2%-143.2%-174.5%-64.9%-49.9%-194.8%-111.9%N/A-28.7%-68.8%
Data As Of10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)

Where They Agree

  • Debt & Leverage

    All 8 investors flag GIL's debt & leverage

    Interest Coverage & Debt/EBITDAIC=N/A (no interest expense), D/EBITDA=5.0x
    ✗MarksInterest Coverage > 3x; Debt/EBITDA < 4x
    Debt Levels1.08
    ✗AkreDebt/Equity < 0.3✗MungerDebt/Equity < 0.5
    Total Debt / Shareholders Equity1.08
    ✗Ackman<= 1.0
    LT Debt / Total Assets Change33.27% -> 36.92%
    ✗PiotroskiDecreased YoY
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    Total Debt / Equity1.08
    ✗Lynch< 0.33
    Cash - Long-term Debt$-3.6B
    ✗LynchPositive preferred
    Debt/Equity & Interest CoverageD/E: 1.08, IC: N/A
    ✗BuffettD/E < 0.5 AND Interest Coverage > 5x
    LT Debt vs Net Current AssetsLT Debt $3.9B vs NCA $2.5B
    ✗GrahamLT Debt <= Net Current Assets

Where They Disagree

  • Profitability

    2 of 11 pass — Marks, Spier, Pabrai +6 more object

    Discount to Intrinsic Value-68.1% (IV=$40.50 vs Price=$68.09)
    ✗Marks>= 20% below intrinsic value
    Positive Net Income Frequency9/10 years positive
    ✓MarksPositive net income in >= 7 of last 10 years
    Return on Equity22.0% (3-yr avg)
    ✓AkreROE > 20% (3-year avg)
    EPS Growth AccelerationLatest: 6.1%, Prior: -18.8%
    ✓DruckenmillerAccelerating EPS growth
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    Margin of SafetyP/E=26.1x, P/B=3.5x
    ✗SpierP/E < 15 AND P/B < 2.0✗PabraiP/B < 1.5 or P/E < 15
    Operating Income / Revenue17.1%
    ✓Ackman>= 15%
    Net Income / Shareholders Equity11.2%
    ✗Ackman>= 15%
    Net Income / Total Assets3.81%
    ✓PiotroskiROA > 0
    ROA Change YoY10.79% -> 3.81% (delta: -6.98%)
    ✗PiotroskiCurrent ROA > Prior ROA
    (CFO / Total Assets) vs ROACFO/Assets=5.79%, ROA=3.81%
    ✓PiotroskiCFO/Assets > ROA
    Gross Margin Change YoY30.7% -> 31.2%
    ✓PiotroskiImproved YoY
    EBIT / Enterprise Value3.8%
    ✗Greenblatt> 10%
    Earnings Yield + ROC AssessmentEY=3.8%, ROC=16.9%
    ✗GreenblattBoth EY > 10% and ROC > 25%
    3-5 Year EPS CAGR-4.0%
    ✗Lynch15-30% (Fast Grower); > 0% to pass
    ROE11.2%
    ✗Lynch> 15%
    Net Income Positive (10+ years)9/11 years positive
    ✗BuffettPositive every year for 10+ years
    ROE (5-yr avg)25.3%
    ✓Buffett> 15% (5-yr avg)
    Operating Margin (10-yr trend)17.1% (latest)
    ✓BuffettStable or rising over 10 years
    Free Cash Flow Proxy$440.0M
    ✓BuffettPositive and growing
    Earnings Variance (10-yr CoV)0.63
    ✗BuffettCoV < 0.3
    Retained Earnings Effectiveness1.05x
    ✓Buffett$1 retained -> > $1 market value created
    Positive EPS (10 years)9/11 years positive
    ✗GrahamPositive EPS every year for 10 years
    EPS Growth (3-yr avg, 10-yr window)75.3%
    ✓Graham>= 33% growth
  • Valuation

    1 of 9 pass — Marks, Spier, Pabrai +5 more object

    P/B or P/E vs. Historical AverageP/E=26.1x, P/B=3.5x
    ✗MarksP/E < 15 or P/B < 2.0
    Discount to Intrinsic Value-68.1% (IV=$40.50 vs Price=$68.09)
    ✗Marks>= 20% below intrinsic value
    Price vs. 200-day MAQualitative
    ✓DruckenmillerPrice above 200-day moving average
    Margin of SafetyP/E=26.1x, P/B=3.5x
    ✗SpierP/E < 15 AND P/B < 2.0
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    P/E or FCF YieldP/E=26.1x, FCF Yield=4.0%
    ✗PabraiP/E < 15 or FCF Yield > 10%
    Valuation ReasonablenessP/E=26.1x, OE Yield=3.5%
    ✗MungerP/E < 25 or Owner Earnings Yield > 5%
    Price / FCF per Share25.2x
    ✗Ackman<= 25
    EBIT / Enterprise Value3.8%
    ✗Greenblatt> 10%
    Earnings Yield + ROC AssessmentEY=3.8%, ROC=16.9%
    ✗GreenblattBoth EY > 10% and ROC > 25%
    P/E / EPS Growth RateP/E 26.1x (growth N/A)
    ✗Lynch< 1.0 (ideally < 0.5)
    Price / 3-yr avg EPS25.2x
    ✗Graham<= 15x
    Price-to-Book Ratio3.5x
    ✗Graham<= 1.5x
    P/E x P/B89.30
    ✗Graham<= 22.5
  • Cash Flow

    4 of 6 pass — Pabrai and Ackman object

    FCF Positive10/10 years FCF positive
    ✓MarksPositive FCF in majority of recent years
    P/E or FCF YieldP/E=26.1x, FCF Yield=4.0%
    ✗PabraiP/E < 15 or FCF Yield > 10%
    (OCF - CapEx) / Market Cap4.0%
    ✗Ackman>= 4%
    Price / FCF per Share25.2x
    ✗Ackman<= 25
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    Operating Cash Flow$606.3M
    ✓PiotroskiCFO > 0
    (CFO / Total Assets) vs ROACFO/Assets=5.79%, ROA=3.81%
    ✓PiotroskiCFO/Assets > ROA
    FCF Positive and Growing$499.9M
    ✓LynchPositive and growing
    Free Cash Flow Proxy$440.0M
    ✓BuffettPositive and growing
  • Growth

    3 of 5 pass — Ackman and Lynch object

    Positive Net Income Frequency9/10 years positive
    ✓MarksPositive net income in >= 7 of last 10 years
    EPS Growth AccelerationLatest: 6.1%, Prior: -18.8%
    ✓DruckenmillerAccelerating EPS growth
    Revenue Growth RateLatest: 10.7%, Prior: 2.3%
    ✓DruckenmillerRevenue growth accelerating
    3yr Median Revenue Growth2.3%
    ✗Ackman>= 5%
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    Positive EPS Growth Frequency3/5 years with positive EPS growth
    ✓AckmanPositive EPS growth in >= 3 of last 5 years
    P/E / EPS Growth RateP/E 26.1x (growth N/A)
    ✗Lynch< 1.0 (ideally < 0.5)
    3-5 Year EPS CAGR-4.0%
    ✗Lynch15-30% (Fast Grower); > 0% to pass
    Inventory Growth vs Revenue GrowthInv: 113.4% vs Rev: 10.7%
    ✗LynchInventory growth < Revenue growth
    EPS Growth (3-yr avg, 10-yr window)75.3%
    ✓Graham>= 33% growth
  • Efficiency

    2 of 6 pass — Akre, Munger, Piotroski +1 more object

    ROIC (high and growing)4/10 years ROIC > 15% (latest: 6.6%)
    ✓AkreROIC > 15% for 3+ years
    Reinvestment Rate x ROIC4.4% (RR=66% x ROIC=6.6%)
    ✗AkreReinvestment Rate * ROIC > 10%
    Return on Invested Capital6.6%
    ✗Munger> 15%
    Current Ratio Change YoY2.22 -> 2.11
    ✗PiotroskiIncreased YoY
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    Revenue / Total Assets Change YoY0.88x -> 0.35x
    ✗PiotroskiImproved YoY
    EBIT / (NWC + Net Fixed Assets)16.9%
    ✗Greenblatt> 25%
    ROIC (3-5 yr avg)17.3%
    ✓Buffett> 10%
    ROIC - WACC+7.3%
    ✓BuffettPositive (WACC = 10%)
    Current Ratio2.11
    ✓Graham>= 2.0
  • Verdicts

    Split decision: 4 PASS · 3 HOLD · 2 BUY · 2 FAIL

    Overall verdict
    •MarksHOLD (5/8)✓AkrePASS (4/7)✓DruckenmillerBUY (6/7)✓SpierBUY (7/8)•PabraiHOLD (6/8)✓MungerPASS (4/7)✓AckmanPASS (4/9)✓PiotroskiPASS (F-Score 4)•GreenblattNot ranked✗LynchFAIL (1/7)•BuffettHOLD (6/9)✗GrahamFAIL (3/9)
  • Valuation models

    Models split on GIL at $56.72 — fair values range $19.24–$96.30

    Marks fair value$28.45
    ✗Marks-99.4% margin vs $56.72
    Akre fair value$96.30
    ✓Akre+41.1% margin vs $56.72
    Druckenmiller fair value$24.22
    ✗Druckenmiller-134.2% margin vs $56.72
    Spier fair value$23.32
    ✗Spier-143.2% margin vs $56.72
    Show 7 more metrics ▾
    Pabrai fair value$20.66
    ✗Pabrai-174.5% margin vs $56.72
    Munger fair value$34.40
    ✗Munger-64.9% margin vs $56.72
    Ackman fair value$37.84
    ✗Ackman-49.9% margin vs $56.72
    Piotroski fair value$19.24
    ✗Piotroski-194.8% margin vs $56.72
    Greenblatt fair value$26.77
    ✗Greenblatt-111.9% margin vs $56.72
    Buffett fair value$44.07
    ✗Buffett-28.7% margin vs $56.72
    Graham fair value$33.61
    ✗Graham-68.8% margin vs $56.72

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