Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA) EPS (Basic): €1.47 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:VGA Gildan Activewear Inc FRA:VGA
88 GF Score
Price €45.40
GF Value €54.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Gildan Activewear EPS (Basic)?

Gildan Activewear FRA:VGA +1.79% 88 EPS (Basic) is €1.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VGA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Gildan Activewear's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.31. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.47.

Gildan Activewear's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.31. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.46.

Gildan Activewear's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.37. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.89.

During the past 12 months, Gildan Activewear's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.60% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Gildan Activewear's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 333.60% per year. The lowest was -66.40% per year. And the median was 14.20% per year.

Gildan Activewear  (FRA:VGA) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Gildan Activewear EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Gildan Activewear EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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* 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Gildan Activewear Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.73 2.78 2.78 2.35 2.23

Gildan Activewear Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) 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 0.52 0.79 0.69 0.30 -0.31
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Gildan Activewear EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Gildan Activewear's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(340.643-0)/153.005
=2.23

Gildan Activewear's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-56.907-0)/185.158
=-0.31

EPS (Basic) 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 €1.47

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of €1.47 mean?
Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA) has a EPS (Basic) of €1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Gildan Activewear and its competitors.
Is Gildan Activewear's EPS (Basic) too high?
Gildan Activewear's current EPS (Basic) is €1.47. Overall, Gildan Activewear has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gildan Activewear's EPS (Basic) compare to RL and LEVI?
Gildan Activewear's EPS (Basic) of €1.47 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Gildan Activewear and its competitors. Gildan Activewear's current EPS (Basic) is €1.47. 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 (FRA:VGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.03, compared to a current price of €45.40 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €1.47. Gildan Activewear's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA), the current EPS (Basic) is €1.47 as of Mar. 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 (FRA:VGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gildan Activewear stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.40 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of €54.03. GuruFocus considers Gildan Activewear to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VGA:

  • EPS (Basic): €1.47
  • GF Value™: €54.03 vs. price of €45.40 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gildan Activewear Business Description

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.
88GF Score

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