Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-17 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

44 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 62
Quality 38
Growth 49
Balance sheet 40
Cash quality 25
Capital allocation 73
Momentum 16

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

1.77 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

4/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-1.44 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-17

Quick answers

What is Gildan Activewear Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 44/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 62, quality 38, growth 49, balance sheet 40, cash quality 25, capital allocation 73, momentum 16. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Gildan Activewear Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

1.77, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-17. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Gildan Activewear Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

4 of 9, as of 2026-09-17. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Gildan Activewear Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.44 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-17. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.