The Gap, Inc. (GAP) — Stock Score Summary

The Gap, Inc. (GAP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (62/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The Gap, an apparel retailer, faces strong macro headwinds from 'Agricultural Input Cost Inflation' (materials), 'Supply Chain Re-Globalization' (freight), and general inflation impacting discretionary consumer spending. It is not a 'quality compounder' with an un-copyable moat and lacks any clear asymmetric macro tailwind.

The Gap, Inc. is a global apparel retail company operating a portfolio of iconic brands including Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The company benefits from widespread brand recognition and a significant retail presence across online and physical channels, allowing it to cater to diverse customer segments. This multi-brand strategy provides a competitive edge in the highly dynamic consumer cyclical sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$22.59
Market Cap$8.7B
P/E (TTM)9.76
P/E (Forward)7.96
Price/Book2.03
Return on Equity23.1%
Return on Invested Capital13.1%
Debt/Equity147.62
Gross Margin40.8%
Operating Margin4.9%
Revenue Growth2.1%
Dividend Yield3.4%
Free Cash Flow$701M

The Gap, Inc. operates in the Apparel Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gap, Inc.’s (GAP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Gap, Inc. (GAP) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (62), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does The Gap, Inc. have an economic moat?
The Gap, Inc. (GAP) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Gap, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Gap, Inc. (GAP) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Gap, Inc. in?
The Gap, Inc. (GAP) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Retail industry (United States).
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