Gap Profit Margin

Gap (GPS) currently reports a profit margin of 8.14% as of July 2026. That compares with 5.86% in the prior-year period — up 38.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.27%. Use the charts on this page to explore Gap's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Gap's profit margin increased from 5.86% to 8.14% — a 38.8% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Gap's profit margin of 8.14% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.27%. That is roughly 20.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Gap's current 8.14% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.27%) and against GPS's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 8.14%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.27%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Gap, and consider following GPS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.