Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsGildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$55.37
-0.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.99B
GIL
Gildan Activewear Inc.
$57.91
+1.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $10.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Gildan Activewear Inc. generates 7% more annual revenue ($3.62B vs $3.40B). GIL leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs 5.2%. GIL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. GIL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
COLM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
GIL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-179.6%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$55.37
$33.13 premium
Margin of Safety
-314.4%
Fair Value
$17.48
Current Price
$57.91
$40.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 31.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.7%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.3%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 59.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : GIL
The strongest argument for GIL centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 31.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.67 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : GIL
The primary concerns for GIL are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLM profiles as a value stock while GIL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GIL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
GIL is growing revenue faster at 31.3% — sustainability is the question.
COLM generates stronger free cash flow (597M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIL scores higher overall (70/100 vs 51/100) and 31.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Columbia Sportswear Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Columbia Sportswear Company designs, supplies, markets and distributes clothing, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor, active and day-to-day activities in the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Gildan Activewear Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells various apparel products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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