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GapGAP -0.24%73 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.80% as of Apr. 2026, which is 277% above its 10-year median of 13.20. GuruFocus rates GAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 912 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gap ranks better than 89.36% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Gap's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 49.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Gap was 49.80% per year. The lowest was -24.30% per year. And the median was 13.20% per year.
Gap (NYSE:GAP) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Gap 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
GAP vs VSXY, URBN, BOOT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Gap's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Gap 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gap's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gap's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.80% mean?
Gap (GAP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.80% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Gap and its competitors. This is 277% above median its historical median of 13.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #97 out of 912 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Gap's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Gap's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.80% is 277% above median its 10-year median of 13.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.05. Gap's value of 49.80% is 886.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gap ranks #97 out of 912 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gap has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gap's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VSXY and URBN?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #97 out of 912 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Gap in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.05. Gap's value of 49.80% is 886.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.20 vs. the industry median of 5.05, Gap has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.05, based on 912 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gap's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.80% is 886.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Gap and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gap's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.80%, which is 277% above median its own 10-year median of 13.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap (GAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.52, compared to a current price of $20.47 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.80%, which is 277% above median its 10-year median of 13.20 and 886.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.05. Gap's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gap (GAP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.80% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Gap (GAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.47 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.52.
GuruFocus considers Gap to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GAP:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 49.80% (277% above median its 10-year median of 13.20)
GF Value™: $22.52 vs. price of $20.47 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 886.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#97 of 912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gap retails apparel, accessories, footwear, and personal-care products under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. Old Navy generates more than half of Gap's sales. The firm also operates e-commerce sites, outlet stores, and specialty stores under various Gap names. Gap operates approximately 2,500 stores in North America, Europe, and Asia and franchises about 1,000 more in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Gap was founded in 1969 and is based in San Francisco.
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