Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)vsKontoor Brands Inc (KTB)
GIL
Gildan Activewear Inc.
$57.50
-1.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $10.26B
KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc
$77.05
-2.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Gildan Activewear Inc. generates 42% more annual revenue ($4.74B vs $3.34B). KTB leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 1.3%. KTB trades at a lower P/E of 16.9x. KTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
GIL
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
KTB
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-25.8%
Fair Value
$57.58
Current Price
$57.50
$0.08 premium
Margin of Safety
-36.4%
Fair Value
$49.42
Current Price
$77.05
$27.63 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 72.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 45.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 116.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIL
The strongest argument for GIL centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 72.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KTB
The strongest argument for KTB centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 45.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GIL
The primary concerns for GIL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 42.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KTB
The primary concerns for KTB are Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
GIL is growing revenue faster at 72.3% — sustainability is the question.
KTB generates stronger free cash flow (40M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KTB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100) and 45.0% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Kontoor Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, designs, manufactures, acquires, markets and distributes apparel under the Wrangler and Lee brands in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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