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The forward PE ratio is 8.52 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (8.52) = Close Price ($18.85) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.15)

GAP Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

8.52

GAP Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

GAP

The Gap, Inc.

Current

Market Cap

$6.79B

Forward PE Ratio

8.52

MHK

Mohawk Industries, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$6.68B

Forward PE Ratio

12.52

LKQ

LKQ Corporation

vs GAP

Market Cap

$6.47B

Forward PE Ratio

8.47

KMX

CarMax, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$7.24B

Forward PE Ratio

18.67

CROX

Crocs, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$6.32B

Forward PE Ratio

8.96

ETSY

Etsy, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$7.38B

Forward PE Ratio

21.59

M

Macy's, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$5.97B

Forward PE Ratio

10.37

CAVA

CAVA Group, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$7.94B

Forward PE Ratio

122.31

CHWY

Chewy, Inc.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$8.56B

Forward PE Ratio

39.12

NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

vs GAP

Market Cap

$9.07B

Forward PE Ratio

11.18

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

7.2

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

8.5

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.15 implies -15.4% EPS decline vs the reported trailing $2.54.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

View All Analyst Estimates

At today's $18.85 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2027-01-31$2.34$2.30 – $2.3878.0x
2028-01-31$2.60$2.48 – $2.7077.3x
2029-01-31$2.89$2.70 – $3.1336.5x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for The Gap, Inc. (GAP)?
The forward PE ratio for GAP stock is 8.52.

About The Gap, Inc.

The Gap, Inc. operates as a prominent apparel retail enterprise, offering a diverse array of clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children. These goods are marketed under its well-known brands: Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Its extensive product line features staples such as denim, t-shirts, fleece wear, and khakis, alongside accessories like eyewear, jewelry, footwear, handbags, and fragrances. Athleta specifically caters to women and girls with fitness and lifestyle products designed for activities including yoga, training, sports, travel, and everyday wear. The company distributes its products through various sales channels, including its own company-operated stores, franchised locations, e-commerce websites, third-party collaborations, and catalogs. Furthermore, The Gap, Inc. has established franchise partnerships with independent operators, enabling the operation of Old Navy, Gap, Athleta, and Banana Republic stores and online platforms across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, the company's retail footprint comprised 2,835 corporate-owned stores and an additional 564 franchised outlets. Incorporated in 1969, The Gap, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco, CA
82,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Richard Dickson