GAP
NEUTRAL
$24.99
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The Gap, Inc. · NYSE
Target $30.56
(+22.3%)
$18.68
52W Range
$29.36
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$9.13B
P/E
11.73
ROE
23.1%
Profit margin
5.3%
Debt/Equity
1.48
Dividend yield
2.8%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
GAP exhibits a strong deterministic health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating solid operational improvement despite a lack of Altman Z-Score data. However, the stock is currently trading at a premium to both its Graham Number ($22.13) and Intrinsic Value ($14.91), suggesting limited valuation upside. While the balance sheet is stable and the P/E ratio is low relative to the sector, significant headwinds include negative earnings growth (-16% YoY) and a starkly bearish insider sentiment. The disconnect between analyst 'Buy' ratings and the 0/100 technical trend suggests a high-risk environment for new entries.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating improving financial health
Low P/E ratio (11.73) compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector average (34.14)
Healthy Return on Equity (ROE) of 23.10%
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 30.99%
Strong current ratio (1.75) ensuring short-term liquidity
Key Risks
Negative earnings growth (-16% YoY) and declining Q/Q EPS
Heavy insider selling with $14.19M in net outflows and zero buys
Stagnant revenue growth (2.10%) failing to keep pace with inflation
Technical trend is completely bearish (0/100)
Current price ($24.99) exceeds defensive fair value (Graham Number $22.13)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$20.5
-18.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
58
Moderate
60
30
50
80
70
AI Verdict
Stable but Stagnant
Key drivers: Strong balance sheet health, Poor earnings growth, Bearish insider/technical signals, Reasonable valuation
Confidence
90%
Value
60/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low Forward P/E of 9.57
- P/S ratio of 0.59 is attractive
Watchpoints
- Price is 13% above Graham Number
- Price is 67% above Intrinsic Value
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Slight positive revenue growth (2.1%)
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth is sharply negative (-16%)
- PEG ratio of 1.46 suggests overvaluation relative to growth
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Impressive 3-year return of +193.6%
Watchpoints
- Negative 5-year change (-9.6%)
- Inconsistent quarterly earnings surprises
Health
80/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 is strong
- Current ratio of 1.75 is healthy
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 1.48 is moderately high
Dividend
70/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (30.99%) provides safety
- Consistent 2.8% yield
Watchpoints
- Dividend growth not specified
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$24.99
Analyst Target
$30.56
Upside/Downside
+22.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GAP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
Primary
|
-9.6% | +193.6% | +24.0% | +7.9% | +1.0% | -7.5% |
|
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+163.1% | +161.4% | -7.9% | +23.3% | +8.7% | -0.6% |
|
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
Peer
|
+708.6% | +134.4% | +88.9% | +2.5% | +5.0% | -1.7% |
|
ALV
Autoliv, Inc.
Peer
|
+62.6% | +63.5% | +28.6% | +8.9% | +5.9% | +0.4% |
|
BROS
Dutch Bros Inc.
Peer
|
+66.2% | +78.1% | +0.1% | +2.5% | -4.9% | -1.9% |
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-9.6%
3Y
+193.6%
1Y
+24.0%
6M
+7.9%
1M
+1.0%
1W
-7.5%
ALS
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+163.1%
3Y
+161.4%
1Y
-7.9%
6M
+23.3%
1M
+8.7%
1W
-0.6%
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+708.6%
3Y
+134.4%
1Y
+88.9%
6M
+2.5%
1M
+5.0%
1W
-1.7%
ALV
Autoliv, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+62.6%
3Y
+63.5%
1Y
+28.6%
6M
+8.9%
1M
+5.9%
1W
+0.4%
BRO
Dutch Bros Inc.
Peer
5Y
+66.2%
3Y
+78.1%
1Y
+0.1%
6M
+2.5%
1M
-4.9%
1W
-1.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
11.73
Forward P/E
9.57
PEG Ratio
1.46
P/B Ratio
2.45
P/S Ratio
0.59
EV/Revenue
0.78
EV/EBITDA
7.45
Market Cap
$9.13B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.31%
Operating Margin
4.89%
Gross Margin
40.79%
ROE
23.1%
ROA
5.62%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+2.1%
Earnings Growth
-16.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+2.1%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-17.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.48
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.75
Good
Quick Ratio
1.0
Good
Cash/Share
$8.06
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$4.2B
Gross Margin
38.1%
Op. Margin
5.4%
Net Margin
4.0%
Total Assets
$12.6B
Liabilities
$8.8B
Equity
$3.8B
Debt/Equity
2.32x
Operating CF
$0.7B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.5B
FCF Yield
79%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-28
$N/A
2026-03-05
$0.45
-0.7% surprise
2025-11-20
$0.62
+5.6% surprise
2025-08-28
$0.57
+3.8% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing GAP against 364 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 117 neutral, 224 bearish)
P/E Ratio
11.73
This Stock
vs
33.86
Sector Avg
-65.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
23.1%
This Stock
vs
-47.51%
Sector Avg
-148.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.31%
This Stock
vs
-6.04%
Sector Avg
-188.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.48
This Stock
vs
1.53
Sector Avg
-3.5%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
2.1%
This Stock
vs
30.1%
Sector Avg
-93.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.75
This Stock
vs
2.4
Sector Avg
-27.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.13B | 11.73 | 23.1% | 5.3% | $24.99 | |
|
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.16B | 13.63 | 40.4% | 22.8% | $109.57 | Compare |
|
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.3B | 16.34 | 31.9% | 8.7% | $595.2 | Compare |
|
ALV
Autoliv, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.75B | 13.03 | 31.0% | 7.1% | $126.94 | Compare |
|
BROS
Dutch Bros Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $10.04B | 124.43 | 11.7% | 4.0% | $60.97 | Compare |
GAP
The Gap, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$9.1B
P/E
11.7
ROE
23.1%
Price
$24.99
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | GRUBER JULIE GROLLMUS | Officer | Sale | 5,302 | $143,154 |
| 2026-04-17 | GRUBER JULIE GROLLMUS | Officer | Option Exercise | 5,302 | $73,857 |
| 2026-04-10 | CHAN ERIC KAYEN | Officer | Sale | 13,376 | $350,266 |
| 2026-04-08 | FISHER JOHN J | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 300,000 | $7,620,000 |
| 2026-04-06 | THOMPSON AMANDA J | Officer | Sale | 25,000 | $628,385 |
| 2026-04-02 | FISHER JOHN J | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Gift | 56,870 | - |
| 2026-04-02 | FISHER ROBERT J. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Gift | 150,000 | - |
| 2026-03-23 | GILLIGAN SARAH | Officer | Sale | 69,912 | $1,747,800 |
| 2026-03-20 | BARBEITO HORACIO | Officer | Sale | 113,684 | $2,729,973 |
| 2026-03-19 | O'CONNELL KATRINA | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 8,486 | $201,419 |
| 2026-03-19 | BREITBARD MARK | Officer | Sale | 8,486 | $201,404 |
| 2026-03-18 | O'CONNELL KATRINA | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 17,275 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | O'CONNELL KATRINA | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 11,503 | $278,489 |
| 2026-03-18 | O'CONNELL KATRINA | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 17,275 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | BARBEITO HORACIO | Officer | Stock Award | 27,147 | - |
GRUBER JULIE GROLLMUS
Officer
2026-04-17
5,302 shares
·
$143,154
GRUBER JULIE GROLLMUS
Officer
2026-04-17
5,302 shares
·
$73,857
CHAN ERIC KAYEN
Officer
2026-04-10
13,376 shares
·
$350,266
FISHER JOHN J
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-08
300,000 shares
·
$7,620,000
THOMPSON AMANDA J
Officer
2026-04-06
25,000 shares
·
$628,385
FISHER JOHN J
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-02
56,870 shares
FISHER ROBERT J.
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-02
150,000 shares
GILLIGAN SARAH
Officer
2026-03-23
69,912 shares
·
$1,747,800
BARBEITO HORACIO
Officer
2026-03-20
113,684 shares
·
$2,729,973
O'CONNELL KATRINA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-19
8,486 shares
·
$201,419
BREITBARD MARK
Officer
2026-03-19
8,486 shares
·
$201,404
O'CONNELL KATRINA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-18
17,275 shares
O'CONNELL KATRINA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-18
11,503 shares
·
$278,489
O'CONNELL KATRINA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-18
17,275 shares
BARBEITO HORACIO
Officer
2026-03-18
27,147 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
Gap Inc. filed its 10-K on March 17, 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of its business operations and financial condition. The filing includes detailed sections on risk factors and management's discussion and analysis of results, though specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpts.
8-K
10-Q
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
17 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-03-20
Overweight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2026-03-06
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-03-06
Neutral
Neutral
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-03-02
Outperform
Outperform
Goldman Sachs
2026-01-30
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-01-08
Neutral
Buy
Telsey Advisory Group
2025-12-17
Market Perform
Outperform
Baird
2025-12-17
Neutral
Outperform
Wells Fargo
2025-12-16
Equal-Weight
Overweight
Guggenheim
2025-12-10
Neutral
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