GIL
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Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) closed at $51.89 as of 2026-06-19, trading 25.4% above its 200-week moving average of $41.39. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 47.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 4.4x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1413 weeks of data, GIL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GIL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.6%.
With a market cap of $9.6 billion, GIL is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 10.6%. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
Share count has increased 3.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 27.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GIL would have grown to $6457, compared to $923 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.6% vs 8.5% for the index — confirming GIL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 42.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GIL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GIL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying GIL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.1% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +14.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 81% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +62.3% vs +33.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GIL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices GIL would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where GIL's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-30.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $16.79 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $26.02 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $57.73 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | N/A | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | N/A | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from GIL's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
GIL has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +28.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 0.7% | +48.8% | +4243.5% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 6 | 6.3% | +79.8% | +4476.2% |
| Jul 2008 | Jul 2008 | 1 | 5.7% | -39.2% | +467.5% |
| Aug 2008 | Mar 2010 | 81 | 76.8% | -17.8% | +433.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 5.5% | +34.6% | +426.2% |
| Nov 2011 | Feb 2012 | 12 | 30.8% | +36.4% | +425.6% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 2.3% | +82.3% | +450.1% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 2 | 2.3% | +0.7% | +154.5% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 5 | 7.4% | +21.7% | +129.8% |
| Dec 2016 | Apr 2017 | 17 | 11.5% | +28.2% | +136.5% |
| Apr 2018 | May 2018 | 1 | 0.2% | +33.5% | +107.7% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 6 | 9.6% | +39.9% | +108.5% |
| Oct 2019 | Dec 2020 | 61 | 65.5% | -15.4% | +121.1% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 6 | 11.1% | +52.1% | +111.9% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 8 | 10.2% | +3.7% | +91.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 5.3% | -2.4% | +95.1% |
| Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | 10 | 8.6% | +17.3% | +92.2% |
| Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 | 1 | 1.7% | +21.1% | +91.7% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 1.9% | +35.9% | +94.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 5 | 4.3% | +59.6% | +93.2% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 4.2% | +80.1% | +99.6% |
| Average | 11 | — | +28.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GIL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) is currently 25.4% above its 200-week moving average of $41.39. It would need to fall to $41.39 to cross below the line.
What is GIL's 200-week moving average price?
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $41.39 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GIL drops below its 200-week moving average?
GIL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is GIL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GIL as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 42. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 10.6%. Price-to-book is 2.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GIL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.2 years, $100 invested in GIL would have grown to $6457, compared to $923 for the S&P 500. That's 16.6% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. GIL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19