Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 19.5x · EV/EBITDA 14.1x · ROE 16.2%. (1997–2025 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 | $7.9B | $9.7B | $7.6B | $5.8B | $5.1B | $8.4B | $5.6B | $6.0B | $6.4B | $7.3B | $6.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $12.5B | $14.3B | $9.2B | $6.8B | $5.9B | $8.9B | $6.1B | $6.9B | $7.0B | $7.8B | $6.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.54 | 23.98 | 19.05 | 10.91 | 9.35 | 13.81 | — | 22.73 | 18.22 | 20.06 | 17.26 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.15 | 2.64 | 2.34 | 1.82 | 1.56 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.14 | 2.20 | 2.64 | 2.31 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.23 | 2.74 | 5.25 | 2.99 | 2.69 | 4.36 | 3.56 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.54 | 2.82 |
| P/FCF | 16.60 | 20.38 | 21.78 | 17.21 | 29.93 | 17.19 | 15.58 | 27.38 | 15.46 | 14.02 | 15.04 |
| P/OCF | 13.53 | 16.61 | 15.25 | 10.66 | 12.23 | 13.56 | 13.39 | 16.75 | 11.87 | 11.85 | 11.12 |
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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 | — | 3.89 | 2.81 | 2.14 | 1.83 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.45 | 2.41 | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.10 | 16.13 | 12.30 | 8.92 | 8.14 | 11.33 | — | 15.50 | 12.67 | 13.78 | 12.81 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.14 | 23.80 | 15.35 | 10.99 | 9.96 | 13.89 | — | 24.51 | 16.03 | 18.51 | 17.93 |
| EV / FCF | — | 30.00 | 26.21 | 20.18 | 35.10 | 18.31 | 17.20 | 31.29 | 16.97 | 15.13 | 16.46 |
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 | 30.2% | 30.2% | 30.7% | 27.5% | 30.6% | 32.2% | 12.6% | 24.9% | 27.7% | 29.1% | 27.8% |
| Operating Margin | 19.8% | 19.8% | 18.9% | 20.1% | 18.6% | 22.3% | -9.1% | 10.2% | 13.9% | 14.6% | 14.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 20.8% | -11.4% | 9.2% | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.2% | 16.2% | 23.6% | 27.9% | 28.5% | 34.9% | -13.3% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| ROA | 5.7% | 5.7% | 11.1% | 15.3% | 16.4% | 19.6% | -7.1% | 8.3% | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.9% |
| ROIC | 9.8% | 9.8% | 15.5% | 16.9% | 17.3% | 21.3% | -5.6% | 8.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| ROCE | 13.2% | 13.2% | 21.9% | 22.9% | 21.9% | 24.3% | -6.6% | 10.5% | 15.0% | 14.6% | 13.9% |
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 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.13 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.38 | 0.69 | 0.51 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.49 | 5.49 | 2.21 | 1.43 | 1.41 | 0.92 | — | 2.08 | 1.21 | 1.11 | 1.17 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.29 | 1.07 | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.27 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.17 | 5.17 | 2.08 | 1.31 | 1.20 | 0.69 | — | 1.93 | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.10 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 9.62 | 4.43 | 2.97 | 5.17 | 1.12 | 1.62 | 3.91 | 1.51 | 1.11 | 1.41 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.92 | 4.92 | 5.57 | 8.51 | 17.64 | 24.41 | -4.07 | 7.05 | 15.36 | 14.94 | 20.97 |
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 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.22 | 2.34 | 2.69 | 3.12 | 4.29 | 3.58 | 3.99 | 5.06 | 5.68 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 0.78 | 1.45 | 2.27 | 1.09 | 1.28 | 1.40 | 1.63 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.23 | 0.39 | 1.41 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.35 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.09 | 1.09 | 2.04 | 2.13 | 1.83 | 2.56 | 2.38 | 2.01 | 2.24 | 2.06 | 1.95 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 94.63 | 60.53 | 47.11 | 28.01 | 41.21 | 37.05 | 41.48 | 40.01 | 32.81 | 39.21 |
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 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.9% | 33.9% | 33.3% | 24.7% | 22.9% | 14.9% | — | 43.5% | 27.0% | 23.4% | 21.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 9.2% | 10.7% | 7.2% | — | 4.4% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| FCF Yield | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.8% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.7% | 2.2% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 9.0% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.4% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.5% | 3.6% | 12.0% | 8.9% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.2% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $153M | $163M | $176M | $185M | $198M | $198M | $205M | $211M | $225M | $236M |
Manufacturing cost and leverage
According to recent market data, Gildan's forward P/E of 12.27 suggests investors are pricing in a recovery, yet this valuation appears optimistic given the company's reported 2026Q1 net loss and the significant deterioration in free cash flow margins compared to historical averages observed in 2024.
The current P/E of 19.93 relative to a forward P/E of 12.27 implies that the market anticipates a sharp rebound in earnings, which may be overly aggressive given the recent collapse in operating margins. Investors should monitor whether this valuation gap reflects a genuine cyclical bottom or an underestimation of the structural challenges facing the company's high-fixed-cost manufacturing model.
Based on reported financial figures, Gildan's ROIC has plummeted to 0.5% in 2026Q1 from a peak of 4.7% in 2024Q3, indicating that the company is currently failing to generate adequate returns on its massive capital-intensive manufacturing base compared to its historical performance.
The sharp decline in ROIC suggests that the company's vertical integration strategy is currently suffering from poor capacity utilization, which effectively destroys value rather than compounding it. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the recent capital expenditures are yielding the expected productivity gains or if the asset base has become bloated relative to current demand.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, Gildan's days inventory outstanding reached 243 days in 2026Q1, a significant increase from the 165-day level seen in 2024Q3, which highlights a severe inefficiency in managing inventory levels relative to the current pace of wholesale demand.
The ballooning inventory cycle suggests that the company is struggling to align its high-volume production with actual market throughput, leading to a cash conversion cycle that has stretched to 203 days. This inefficiency appears to be a primary driver of the company's current liquidity strain and suggests that management may be overproducing in an attempt to maintain factory utilization rates.
According to the latest balance sheet data, Gildan's debt-to-EBITDA ratio has surged to 43.98 in 2026Q1, a dramatic increase from the 5.24 level recorded in 2023Q4, signaling that the company's ability to service its debt has become significantly compromised during this period of operational stress.
The rapid escalation in leverage ratios suggests that the company is increasingly reliant on external financing to bridge the gap created by negative operating cash flows. Investors should monitor the interest coverage ratio, which has turned negative, as this indicates that the company may face significant refinancing risks if the current earnings downturn persists.
The market's reliance on the P/E ratio to value Gildan is fundamentally flawed, as it obscures the massive impact of non-cash depreciation and volatile working capital changes inherent in a capital-intensive, vertically integrated manufacturing business model that requires constant, heavy reinvestment.
Analysts should prioritize EV/EBITDA or P/FCF over P/E, as these metrics better capture the company's true cash-generating ability and the burden of its debt-heavy capital structure. Relying on P/E ignores the reality that Gildan's earnings are highly sensitive to accounting choices regarding inventory valuation and restructuring charges, which can mask the underlying cash-flow reality of the business.
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Gildan Activewear Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 19.5x. The historical average is 18.8x. This places it at the 65th percentile of its historical range.
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.9x.
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 16.2%. The historical average is 20.2%.
Based on historical data, Gildan Activewear Inc. is trading at a P/E of 19.5x. This is at the 65th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.74% with a payout ratio of 33.9%.
Gildan Activewear Inc. has 30.2% gross margin and 19.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.