Latest ROE for Gap: 31.56% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
Gap (GPS) currently reports a ROE of 31.56%. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.23%. Use the charts on this page to explore Gap's ROE history and peer comparisons.
Gap's ROE of 31.56% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.23%. That is roughly 35.9% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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' ROE, but Gap's current 31.56% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 23.23%) 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 ROE of 31.56%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 23.23%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Gap, and consider following GPS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Gap is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On ROE, it currently shows 31.56% versus a sector average near 23.23%. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing GPS with unrelated industries.