Gildan ActivewearFRA:VGA +1.79%88 FCF Margin % is -26.58% 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. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gildan Activewear ranks better than 62.02% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Gildan Activewear's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gildan Activewear's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gildan Activewear's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gildan Activewear's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:VGA) has a FCF Margin % of -26.58% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gildan Activewear and its competitors. Over the past decade, Gildan Activewear's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.63 to 18.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #395 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Gildan Activewear's FCF Margin % too high?
Gildan Activewear's current FCF Margin % is -26.58%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.63 to a high of 18.85. Based on the distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #395 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #395 out of 1040 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Gildan Activewear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Historically, Gildan Activewear's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.63 to 18.85 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.25, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gildan Activewear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gildan Activewear's current FCF Margin % is -26.58%. 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 FCF Margin % is -26.58%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA), the current FCF Margin % is -26.58% 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:
FCF Margin %: -26.58%
GF Value™: €54.03 vs. price of €45.40 (16% below fair value)
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 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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