GIL : Gildan Activewear Inc. Stock Profile

Last Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16

Gildan Activewear Inc. trades with the ticker GIL on the TSX and is in the Apparel Manufacturing industry.

Overview
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, Glidan Softstyle, Gildan Heavy Cotton, Gildan Ultra Cotton, Gildan DryBlend, Gildan HeavyBlend, Comfort Colors, and American Apparel brands. The company also offers hosiery products comprising athletic; dress; and casual, liner, therapeutic, and workwear socks under the Gildan, Under Armour, GoldToe, Signature Gold by Goldtoe, Peds, MediPeds, All Pro, and GoldTeo Edition TM brands. In addition, it provides men’s and boys’ underwear products, and ladies panties under the Gildan and Gildan Platinum 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.
 

Looking to invest in Gildan Activewear Inc.? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.

GIL.TO Stock Price and Key Stats

ETF Key Stats

Exchange: TSX

Market Cap : $7756.719MM

PE Ratio: 11.3

Price: 33.88 (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)



Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) vs Competitors in Apparel Manufacturing

Lets see how GIL.TO stacks up against others in the Apparel Manufacturing asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:

Gildan Activewear Inc, Canada Goose Holdings Inc, Canada Goose Holdings Inc

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Apparel Manufacturing Industry Comparisons

Company Market Cap ($MM) P/E Ratio EV/EBITDA Dividend Yield
Gildan Activewear Inc (GIL) $7,756.719 11.3 12.238 2.4%
Canada Goose Holdings Inc (GOOS) $1,689.592 35.429 10.553 N/A%
Canada Goose Holdings Inc (GOOS) $1,689.592 35.429 10.553 N/A%
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) $7,756.719 11.3 12.238 2.4%

EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield  

Comparisons within Apparel Manufacturing

  • Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) vs Gildan Activewear Inc (GIL)
    • GIL has higher EPS (4.07 vs 4.07). GIL has higher dividend yield (2.4% vs 2.4%). GIL has a higher P/E ratio (11.3 vs 11.3) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) vs Canada Goose Holdings Inc (GOOS)
    • GIL has higher EPS (4.07 vs 0.49). GIL provides dividends, while GOOS does not. GOOS has a higher P/E ratio (35.429 vs 11.3) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) vs Canada Goose Holdings Inc (GOOS)
    • GIL has higher EPS (4.07 vs 0.49). GIL provides dividends, while GOOS does not. GOOS has a higher P/E ratio (35.429 vs 11.3) indicating it’s more expensive.

Our Recommendation: Hold
Shows positive EPS growth from this year to next, suggesting improving profitability.
 

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