Gildan Activewear (MEX:GILN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:GILN Gildan Activewear Inc MEX:GILN
88 GF Score
Price MXN1,009.86
GF Value MXN1,177.79
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Gildan Activewear Moat Score?

Gildan Activewear MEX:GILN 88 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GILN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,177.79. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,147 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gildan Activewear ranks better than 97.99% on this metric.

Gildan Activewear has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Gildan Activewear has Narrow Moat: Gildan Activewear has a solid narrow moat due to economies of scale in manufacturing and a strong distribution network. The company benefits from cost advantages and brand recognition in the apparel industry, but lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology to elevate it to a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Gildan Activewear might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Gildan Activewear  (MEX:GILN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Gildan Activewear Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:GILN vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gildan Activewear's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Gildan Activewear (MEX:GILN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #23 out of 1147 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Gildan Activewear's Moat Score too high?
Gildan Activewear's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #23 out of 1147 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gildan Activewear has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gildan Activewear's Moat Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gildan Activewear ranks #23 out of 1147 companies for Moat Score. This places Gildan Activewear in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Gildan Activewear's current Moat Score is 5. 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?
Gildan Activewear (MEX:GILN) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,177.79, compared to a current price of MXN1,009.86 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gildan Activewear (MEX:GILN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 (MEX:GILN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gildan Activewear stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,009.86 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,177.79.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GILN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN1,177.79 vs. price of MXN1,009.86 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GILN 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.
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