The Gap, Inc. (GPS) Return on Equity (ROE): 21.47%
Is The Gap, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The Gap, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 21.47% is 60% above its 5-year average of 13.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.05%–25.86%).
The return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS) is 21.47% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 9.28% (23.66%).
GPS Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GPS Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GPS Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GPS Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
21.47%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
23.66%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
22.22%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
13.40%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
13.07%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
21.36%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
21.45%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+60.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+64.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+0.10%
GPS Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gap, Inc. (GPS) | — | 21.47% | 23.66% | 22.22% | 13.40% |
| Wayfair Inc. (W) | $9.42B | 11.25% | 14.55% | 27.14% | 16.86% |
| CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) | $8.88B | 8.18% | 13.46% | 10.60% | 10.38% |
| Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) | $8.45B | 44.75% | 97.48% | 67.57% | -55.30% |
| GameStop Corp. (GME) | $10.00B | 7.68% | 5.17% | -3.21% | -14.32% |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) | $10.57B | -15.42% | -15.08% | -13.43% | -13.46% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP) | $7.80B | 21.47% | 23.66% | 14.40% | 6.93% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) | $6.53B | -14.84% | -27.41% | 3.87% | 23.51% |
| NIO Inc. (NIO) | $12.45B | -349.66% | -364.69% | -218.29% | -154.04% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $13.69B | 0.59% | -24.80% | -62.31% | -64.47% |
Return Analysis
ROE
21.5%
ROA
6.5%
The Gap, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Gap, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 21.47%.
- Is The Gap, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The Gap, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 21.47% is 60% above its 5-year average of 13.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.05%–25.86%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 23.66%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 22.22%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 13.40%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 13.07%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 21.36%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GPS stock is 21.45%.
The Gap, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 21.47% |
| 2025-02-01 | 25.86% |
| 2024-02-03 | 19.34% |
| 2023-01-28 | -9.05% |
| 2022-01-29 | 9.40% |
| 2021-01-30 | -25.44% |
| 2020-02-01 | 10.59% |
| 2019-02-02 | 28.23% |
| 2018-02-03 | 26.97% |
| 2017-01-28 | 23.28% |
| 2016-01-30 | 36.15% |
| 2015-01-31 | 42.31% |
| 2014-02-01 | 41.80% |
| 2013-02-02 | 39.22% |
| 2012-01-28 | 30.24% |
| 2011-01-29 | 29.51% |
| 2010-01-30 | 22.53% |
| 2009-01-31 | 22.04% |
| 2008-02-02 | 19.49% |
| 2007-02-03 | 15.04% |
| 2006-01-28 | 20.52% |
| 2005-01-29 | 23.30% |
| 2004-01-31 | 22.16% |
| 2003-02-01 | 13.04% |
| 2002-02-02 | -0.26% |
| 2001-02-03 | 29.97% |
| 2000-01-29 | 50.47% |
| 1999-01-30 | 52.39% |
| 1998-01-31 | 33.71% |
| 1997-02-01 | 27.37% |
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About The Gap, Inc.
The Gap, Inc. functions as a prominent global apparel and accessories retailer. The company provides a diverse array of clothing, accessories, and personal care products tailored for men, women, and children, primarily under its renowned brands: Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Its extensive product range encompasses essential items like denim, t-shirts, fleece wear, and khakis, along with accessories such as eyewear, jewelry, footwear, handbags, and fragrances. Athleta specifically focuses on women and girls, offering fitness and lifestyle products suitable for activities from yoga and sports to travel and everyday use. The company engages with its customer base through a multifaceted distribution network, which includes its own company-operated retail stores, independently owned franchise locations, various digital e-commerce platforms, collaborations with third-party vendors, and traditional catalog sales. To expand its international presence, The Gap, Inc. has forged franchise agreements, empowering unaffiliated partners to manage Old Navy, Gap, Athleta, and Banana Republic stores and online platforms throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, the company's physical retail footprint consisted of 2,835 company-owned stores and an additional 564 franchised outlets. Established in 1969, The Gap, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Richard Dickson