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Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) Faces Texas Probe As Undervalued Narrative Holds

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) is back in focus after the Texas Attorney General opened an investigation into potential toxic chemicals in Hanes and Fruit of the Loom children’s undergarments, raising fresh questions for investors about product risk.

Gildan Activewear’s share price has come under pressure, with the stock down 20.41% over the past month and 31.93% year to date, as investors digest the short seller report, the Texas investigation, and softer recent momentum. However, the 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 54.96% and 47.35% still reflect a stronger longer run history.

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Gildan Activewear still looks like a heavyweight in basic apparel, yet the share price has been hit hard in recent months. The real tension now is simple: Does the current valuation already reflect those headline and legal risks, or is the business still priced as if nothing has changed?

Most Popular Narrative: 43% Undervalued

On the most followed view, Gildan Activewear’s fair value sits around CA$103.80, well above the last close of CA$58.81. This puts fresh scrutiny on whether recent headlines have pushed the share price too far.

Gildan's cost-efficient, ethically focused manufacturing and value-oriented products provide strong competitive advantages and support growth amid shifting consumer and regulatory trends.

Strategic brand expansion, automation investment, and competitor weakness drive higher-margin growth and increased market share in key apparel segments.

See why 13 investors see Gildan Activewear as 43% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of CA$103.80 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, the narrative around Gildan Activewear could be knocked off course if new program launches disappoint or if supply chain and tariff pressures squeeze margins that are already being closely watched.

Find out about the key risks to this Gildan Activewear narrative.

Next Steps

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.