Gildan Activewear Inc (GIL) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Allegations of inflated sales and a massive debt spike create a toxic environment—fundamental value is secondary to solvency and trust.
Investment score: 38/100
Analysis as of
Is Gildan Activewear Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model flags GIL as high-risk due to a combination of fresh short-seller allegations, a massive annual debt spike, and a valuation that significantly exceeds peers despite structural margin disadvantages.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 25/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 15/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 35/100 (weight 15%)
Gildan Activewear Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for GIL
- Rebuttal Success
What speaks against GIL
- Revenue Integrity and Accounting Scandal
Peers and competitors
- LULU
- GIL.TO
- GOOS.TO
- IFA.TO
- MENE.V
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIL | 37.4x | 1.9x | 19.8x | 28.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| LULU | 9.1x | 1.2x | 5.6x | 55.7% | 13.0% | 9.8% |
| GIL.TO | 37.4x | 1.9x | 19.8x | 28.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| GOOS.TO | 60.1x | 0.9x | 7.8x | 65.4% | 1.5% | 10.5% |
| IFA.TO | 35.1x | 2.3x | 23.9x | 31.1% | 6.6% | -10.4% |
| MENE.V | 22.6x | 2.0x | 15.2x | 34.5% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| Peer median | 35.1x | 1.9x | 15.2x | 34.5% | 6.6% | 9.8% |
Frequently asked questions about Gildan Activewear Inc (GIL)
Is GIL stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Gildan Activewear Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. The TradeMates model flags GIL as high-risk due to a combination of fresh short-seller allegations, a massive annual debt spike, and a valuation that significantly exceeds peers despite structural margin disadvantages. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is GIL stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for GIL is AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.