Gap (GAP) Quick Ratio: 1.08 (As of Apr. 2026) — 29% Above Median


GAP Gap Inc GAP
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Price $20.60
GF Value $22.53
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What is Gap Quick Ratio?

Gap GAP -1.53% 72 Quick Ratio is 1.08 as of Apr. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates GAP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gap ranks better than 61.31% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Gap's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.08.

Gap has a quick ratio of 1.08. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gap's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GAP' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.84   Max: 1.08
Current: 1.08

During the past 13 years, Gap's highest Quick Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.84.

GAP's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
61.31% of 1132 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs GAP: 1.08

Gap  (NYSE:GAP) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Gap Quick Ratio Related Terms


Gap Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gap's Quick Ratio 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.

Gap Quick Ratio Chart

Gap Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.68 0.78 0.96 1.08

Gap Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Quick Ratio 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 0.98 0.96 0.97 1.08 1.08

GAP vs URBN, BOOT, VSCO: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Gap's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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.


Gap Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gap's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gap's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Gap Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Gap's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Jan. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(5777-2207)/3300
=1.08

Gap's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Apr. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(5239-2095)/2901
=1.08

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.08 mean?
Gap (GAP) has a Quick Ratio of 1.08 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Gap and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Gap's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #438 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Gap's Quick Ratio too high?
Gap's current Quick Ratio of 1.08 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Gap's value of 1.08 is 24.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gap ranks #438 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gap has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gap's Quick Ratio compare to URBN and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #438 out of 1132 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Gap in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Gap's value of 1.08 is 24.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Gap's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Gap 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gap's current Quick Ratio of 1.08 is 24.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Gap and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gap's current Quick Ratio is 1.08, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap (GAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.53, compared to a current price of $20.60 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.08, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 24.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. Gap's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gap (GAP), the current Quick Ratio is 1.08 as of Apr. 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 Gap (GAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.60 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.53. GuruFocus considers Gap to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GAP:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.08 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: $22.53 vs. price of $20.60 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#438 of 1132)

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Gap Business Description

Address Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Gap retails apparel, accessories, footwear, and personal-care products under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. Old Navy generates more than half of Gap's sales. The firm also operates e-commerce sites, outlet stores, and specialty stores under various Gap names. Gap operates approximately 2,500 stores in North America, Europe, and Asia and franchises about 1,000 more in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Gap was founded in 1969 and is based in San Francisco.
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