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Gildan ActivewearGIL -1.15%86 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 15.75. GuruFocus rates GIL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 861 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gildan Activewear ranks better than 60.63% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Gildan Activewear's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -29.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% 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 Gildan Activewear was 41.80% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 15.75% per year.
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.
Gildan Activewear 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
GIL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gildan Activewear'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.
Gildan Activewear 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gildan Activewear's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gildan Activewear'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 7.80% mean?
Gildan Activewear (GIL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Gildan Activewear and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 15.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #339 out of 861 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Gildan Activewear's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Gildan Activewear's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.80% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 15.75. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30. Gildan Activewear's value of 7.80% is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #339 out of 861 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gildan Activewear has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gildan Activewear's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #339 out of 861 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Gildan Activewear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30. Gildan Activewear's value of 7.80% is 500% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.75 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Gildan Activewear 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.30, based on 861 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. Gildan Activewear's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.80% is 500% 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 Gildan Activewear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gildan Activewear's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 15.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gildan Activewear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gildan Activewear (GIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.72, compared to a current price of $57.50 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 15.75 and 500% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.30. Gildan Activewear's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Gildan Activewear (GIL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.80% as of Jun. 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 Gildan Activewear (GIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gildan Activewear stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.50 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.72.
GuruFocus considers Gildan Activewear to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GIL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 7.80% (50% below median its 10-year median of 15.75)
GF Value™: $65.72 vs. price of $57.50 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 500% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#339 of 861)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including T-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. It is a leader in blank T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels, a business that has been greatly enhanced by the Hanesbrands acquisition. Gildan's brands include Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex, Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Goldtoe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generated 90% of its sales in the US in 2025.
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