GIL

Based on Gildan Activewear Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Gildan Activewear do?

Gildan Activewear manufactures and sells apparel basics at scale — including T-shirts, fleece, socks, underwear, and shapewear. It sells primarily to wholesale distributors, screen printers, and retailers across North America and international markets under a portfolio of owned and licensed brands.

Does GIL pay dividends?

Yes, Gildan pays a regular dividend. This is notable for a mid-cap consumer cyclical manufacturer and reflects the company's cash generation from its vertically integrated operations. Investors should review the Weak Risk pillar rating when assessing dividend sustainability.

When does GIL report earnings?

Gildan reports earnings quarterly, in line with standard practice for North American-listed companies. For exact upcoming dates, check Gildan's official investor relations page, as our data source does not cover forward earnings calendars.

Is GIL a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates GIL as Below Average overall. The Good Growth and Good Valuation ratings are positives, but Weak Moat and Weak Risk ratings highlight real concerns. Whether GIL fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is GIL overvalued?

GIL's Valuation pillar is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not trading at a stretched premium relative to its fundamentals. That said, valuation alone does not determine investment quality — the Weak Moat and Risk ratings should be considered alongside the valuation picture.

How does GIL compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like Levi Strauss and V.F. Corporation, Gildan operates with a more wholesale-focused, volume-driven model rather than a premium brand strategy. This gives Gildan scale advantages but limits pricing power, which is reflected in its Weak Moat rating relative to more brand-differentiated competitors.

What is GIL's market cap bracket?

Gildan Activewear is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment that typically offers more growth potential than large-caps but with greater volatility and less financial cushion than mega-cap peers in the consumer sector.

Who founded Gildan Activewear?

Gildan Activewear was founded in 1946 and was formerly known as Textiles Gildan Inc. before changing its name in March 1995. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Detailed founding history is widely available through public sources and the company's own investor materials.

Is GIL a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, GIL's Below Average UQS Score reflects meaningful concerns — particularly the Weak Moat and Weak Risk ratings — that could weigh on sustained compounding. The Good Growth pillar offers some optimism, but long-term investors should review the full analysis available to Pro members before drawing conclusions.

What is the main competitive advantage of Gildan Activewear?

Gildan's primary competitive advantage lies in its vertically integrated manufacturing model, which allows it to produce high volumes of apparel basics at low cost. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating this advantage may not be durable enough to fend off competitors over the long term.

What sector does GIL belong to?

Gildan Activewear belongs to the Consumer Cyclical sector. This means its business performance is tied to consumer spending patterns, which can fluctuate with economic cycles — a factor that contributes to the Weak Risk pillar rating in the UQS framework.

Is GIL a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, GIL shows characteristics of both — the Growth pillar is rated Good, suggesting meaningful expansion potential, while the Valuation pillar is also rated Good, indicating the stock is not priced at a premium. It sits in a middle ground rather than fitting neatly into either category.

Gildan Activewear Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Gildan Activewear Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Gildan Activewear Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Gildan Activewear Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Gildan Activewear Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for GIL.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Gildan Activewear Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Gildan Activewear Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Gildan Activewear Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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