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Gildan ActivewearGIL +1.94%83 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $44.75 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates GIL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gildan Activewear ranks worse than 61.25% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-22), Gildan Activewear's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $44.75. The stock price of Gildan Activewear is $47.055. Therefore, Gildan Activewear's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gildan Activewear's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GIL'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.38 Max: 2.08
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Gildan Activewear was 2.08. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.38.
GIL's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 61.25% of 769
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs GIL: 1.05
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Gildan Activewear's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
47.055
/
45.532648421709
=
1.03
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Gildan Activewear Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gildan Activewear's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
GIL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gildan Activewear's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gildan Activewear's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gildan Activewear's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $44.75 mean?
Gildan Activewear (GIL) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $44.75 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Gildan Activewear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #471 out of 769 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Gildan Activewear's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Gildan Activewear's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $44.75. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. Gildan Activewear's value of $44.75 is 5424.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #471 out of 769 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gildan Activewear has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gildan Activewear's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #471 out of 769 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Gildan Activewear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. Gildan Activewear's value of $44.75 is 5424.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.81, based on 769 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gildan Activewear's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $44.75 is 5424.7% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Gildan Activewear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gildan Activewear's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $44.75. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.24, compared to a current price of $47.06 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $44.75 and 5424.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.81. Gildan Activewear's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gildan Activewear (GIL), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $44.75 as of Sep. 22, 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 $47.06 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.24.
GuruFocus considers Gildan Activewear to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GIL:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $44.75
GF Value™: $68.24 vs. price of $47.06 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5424.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#471 of 769)
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 Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel, incorporated in 1984 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company produces T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery, and sells them through two main channels: printwear, which serves screen printers, embroiderers, and promotional products distributors, and branded apparel, which sells to retailers and directly to consumers. Its brand portfolio includes Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, Goldtoe, and, following its 2025 acquisition of Hanesbrands, Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, and Playtex. Gildan operates its own yarn-spinning, textile, and sewing facilities, primarily in Central America and the Caribbean, with additional capacity in Bangladesh, giving it low-cost, vertically integrated production. The United States accounts for the large majority of sales, with the remainder from Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Revenue comes from wholesale and retail sales of apparel and accessories.
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