GIL (Gildan Activewear) EV-to-EBITDA: 22.37 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 77% Above Median

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GIL Gildan Activewear Inc GIL
87 GF Score
Price $49.60
GF Value $65.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Gildan Activewear EV-to-EBITDA?

Gildan Activewear GIL -6.87% 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 12.61. GuruFocus rates GIL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gildan Activewear ranks worse than 81.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Gildan Activewear's enterprise value is $13,949 Mil. Gildan Activewear's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $623 Mil. Therefore, Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GIL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.48   Med: 12.61   Max: 50.43
Current: 22.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Gildan Activewear was 50.43. The lowest was -107.48. And the median was 12.61.

GIL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
81.46% of 863 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 9.77 vs GIL: 22.37

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-23), Gildan Activewear's stock price is $49.60. Gildan Activewear's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.700. Therefore, Gildan Activewear's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 29.18.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Gildan Activewear  (NYSE:GIL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Gildan Activewear's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=49.60/1.700
=29.18

Gildan Activewear's share price for today is $49.60.
Gildan Activewear's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.700.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Gildan Activewear EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gildan Activewear EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Gildan Activewear EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Gildan Activewear Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Gildan Activewear Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.55 11.06 12.70 21.53 24.37

GIL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Gildan Activewear EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=13948.634/623.444
=22.37

Gildan Activewear's current Enterprise Value is $13,949 Mil.
Gildan Activewear's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $623 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.37 mean?
Gildan Activewear (GIL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gildan Activewear. This is 77% above median its historical median of 12.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #703 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Gildan Activewear's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.37 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 12.61. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.77. Gildan Activewear's value of 22.37 is 129% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #703 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gildan Activewear has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gildan Activewear's EV-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #703 out of 863 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Gildan Activewear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.77. Gildan Activewear's value of 22.37 is 129% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.61 vs. the industry median of 9.77, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.77, based on 863 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gildan Activewear's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.37 is 129% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gildan Activewear. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gildan Activewear's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 12.61. 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 $65.18, compared to a current price of $49.60 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 12.61 and 129% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.77. Gildan Activewear's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gildan Activewear (GIL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37 as of Jul. 23, 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 $49.60 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.18. GuruFocus considers Gildan Activewear to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GIL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 22.37 (77% above median its 10-year median of 12.61)
  • GF Value™: $65.18 vs. price of $49.60 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#703 of 863)

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 Activewear Business Description

Other Exchanges VGA:GermanyGIL:Canada
Address 600 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, 33rd Floor, Suite 3300, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3A 3J2
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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