Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 8.9x · EV/EBITDA 6.1x · ROE 23.1%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.9B | $10.7B | $9.2B | $7.0B | $5.0B | $6.9B | $7.6B | $6.6B | $9.9B | $13.2B | $9.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.9B | $13.7B | $12.4B | $10.6B | $9.8B | $12.3B | $13.2B | $12.9B | $10.0B | $12.6B | $8.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.91 | 13.07 | 10.94 | 13.95 | — | 26.97 | — | 18.72 | 9.82 | 15.53 | 13.63 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.42 | 0.55 | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.83 | 0.59 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.93 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.71 | 2.23 | 2.54 | 2.90 | 1.98 | 2.78 | 4.19 | 3.17 |
| P/FCF | 8.34 | 13.06 | 8.90 | 6.32 | — | 60.18 | — | 17.98 | 14.60 | 20.28 | 7.71 |
| P/OCF | 5.31 | 8.31 | 6.22 | 4.59 | 8.20 | 8.55 | 31.96 | 4.66 | 7.15 | 9.54 | 5.36 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.89 | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.74 | 0.96 | 0.79 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.12 | 8.53 | 7.68 | 9.79 | 20.78 | 9.36 | — | 11.40 | 5.17 | 6.20 | 4.90 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.84 | 12.32 | 10.12 | 16.40 | — | 25.09 | — | 21.35 | 7.20 | 8.43 | 7.29 |
| EV / FCF | — | 16.69 | 11.92 | 9.53 | — | 106.91 | — | 35.23 | 14.85 | 19.46 | 7.32 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.3% | 38.8% | 34.3% | 39.8% | 34.1% | 37.4% | 38.1% | 38.3% | 36.3% |
| Operating Margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.4% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.9% | -6.2% | 3.5% | 8.2% | 9.3% | 7.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 23.1% | 23.1% | 28.8% | 20.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -22.4% | 10.2% | 30.0% | 28.0% | 24.8% |
| ROA | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.4% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 3.2% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| ROIC | 12.7% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 7.4% | -7.2% | 6.4% | 32.3% | 44.0% | 33.5% |
| ROCE | 12.4% | 12.4% | 13.4% | 7.0% | -0.8% | 8.7% | -8.5% | 7.0% | 23.9% | 27.7% | 23.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.68 | 2.10 | 2.70 | 2.30 | 2.93 | 2.32 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.45 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.40 | 5.03 | 12.78 | 4.76 | — | 6.79 | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.74 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.79 | 0.96 | 1.37 | 2.15 | 1.97 | 2.17 | 1.90 | 0.05 | -0.17 | -0.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.86 | 1.86 | 1.95 | 3.30 | 10.20 | 4.09 | — | 5.58 | 0.09 | -0.26 | -0.26 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.64 | 3.02 | 3.21 | — | 46.73 | — | 17.25 | 0.25 | -0.82 | -0.39 |
| Interest Coverage | 48.48 | 48.48 | 14.07 | 7.18 | -0.58 | 2.93 | -4.74 | 7.95 | 19.11 | 20.24 | 15.99 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.60 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.27 | 1.55 | 1.41 | 1.96 | 1.86 | 1.76 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | 1.08 | 0.96 | 0.78 | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.92 | 0.74 | 0.98 | 1.04 | 1.01 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.60 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.22 | 1.27 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.31 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 2.06 | 1.98 | 2.04 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.12 | 4.12 | 4.29 | 4.57 | 4.29 | 3.32 | 3.71 | 4.75 | 4.81 | 4.90 | 5.40 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | 7.94 | 7.97 | 11.45 | 8.74 | 9.60 | 8.76 | 7.07 | 6.49 | 7.88 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 4.4% | 3.3% | — | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.3% | 30.3% | 26.7% | 44.2% | — | 88.3% | — | 103.7% | 37.2% | 42.6% | 54.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.2% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 7.2% | — | 3.7% | — | 5.3% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| FCF Yield | 12.0% | 7.7% | 11.2% | 15.8% | — | 1.7% | — | 5.6% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 13.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 4.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $384M | $384M | $376M | $367M | $383M | $374M | $378M | $388M | $396M | $400M |
Promotional Margin Erosion
Based on current market data, GAP trades at a TTM P/E of 9.44, which appears to discount the company's stagnant revenue growth profile and suggests that investors are pricing the stock as a value-oriented turnaround play rather than a high-growth retail entity in the current environment.
The forward P/E of 9.39 indicates that the market expects little to no earnings expansion in the near term, reflecting skepticism regarding the company's ability to drive meaningful AUR growth. This valuation multiple sits at the lower end of the peer group, implying that the market is applying a 'sum-of-the-parts' discount to the disparate brand portfolio.
As reported in recent financial statements, GAP's ROIC has struggled to exceed 5% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company is currently failing to generate returns on invested capital that meaningfully exceed its cost of capital in a highly competitive retail landscape.
The persistent gap between ROIC and ROE suggests that the company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, which artificially inflates equity returns while masking the underlying inefficiency of the core retail operations. Investors should monitor whether management's focus on brand revitalization can improve asset utilization, as current trends suggest a decay in the productivity of invested capital.
According to quarterly filings, GAP's inventory turnover remains challenged, with DIO fluctuating between 79 and 95 days, which suggests that the company's supply chain and inventory management processes are not yet optimized to support a lean, high-margin retail model in the current consumer environment.
The variability in the cash conversion cycle highlights the company's reliance on seasonal inventory clearance, which frequently forces aggressive markdowns that erode gross margins. This inefficiency appears structural, as the company's high fixed-cost base necessitates consistent inventory flow to maintain store-level productivity, often at the expense of full-price selling power.
Based on reported figures, GAP's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54 in 2026Q1 appears manageable, yet this metric likely understates the true leverage profile by excluding significant off-balance-sheet operating lease liabilities that are inherent to the company's extensive physical store footprint across North America.
While the interest coverage ratio suggests a comfortable ability to service debt, the volatility in D/EBITDA indicates that the company's leverage is highly sensitive to operating margin fluctuations. Analysts should treat the reported debt levels with caution, as the company's true financial flexibility may be more constrained than simple balance sheet ratios imply.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to GAP, as it obscures the significant impact of non-recurring restructuring charges and stock-based compensation that distort the company's true earnings power and cash-generative capacity in a cyclical retail environment.
Investors should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or P/FCF, as these metrics better account for the company's capital structure and the lumpy nature of its cash flows. Relying on P/E ignores the reality that the company's earnings are often a function of accounting adjustments rather than pure operational performance, leading to a potentially flawed assessment of the stock's intrinsic value.
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The Gap, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 8.9x. The historical average is 18.4x. This places it at the 4th percentile of its historical range.
The Gap, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.0x.
The Gap, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 23.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 24.2%.
Based on historical data, The Gap, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 8.9x. This is at the 4th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The Gap, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.37% with a payout ratio of 30.3%.
The Gap, Inc. has 40.8% gross margin and 7.3% operating margin.
The Gap, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.