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GAP vs. CPNG, BURL, CDW, BJ, and MUSA

Should you buy GAP stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares GAP with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with GAP include Coupang (CPNG), Burlington Stores (BURL), CDW (CDW), BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ), and Murphy USA (MUSA). These companies are all part of the "retail" industry.

How does GAP compare to Coupang?

Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) and GAP (NYSE:GAP) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, GAP had 8 more articles in the media than Coupang. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for GAP and 9 mentions for Coupang. Coupang's average media sentiment score of 0.08 beat GAP's score of 0.04 indicating that Coupang is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coupang
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
GAP
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

GAP has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Coupang. Coupang is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GAP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coupang$34.53B0.94$208M-$0.09N/A
GAP$15.37B0.51$816M$2.548.56

GAP has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Coupang's net margin of -0.47%. GAP's return on equity of 21.13% beat Coupang's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coupang-0.47% -3.67% -0.92%
GAP 6.25%21.13%6.23%

83.7% of Coupang shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.8% of GAP shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Coupang shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.0% of GAP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Coupang has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GAP has a beta of 2.03, indicating that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market.

Coupang currently has a consensus price target of $26.65, suggesting a potential upside of 48.06%. GAP has a consensus price target of $28.71, suggesting a potential upside of 32.07%. Given Coupang's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Coupang is more favorable than GAP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coupang
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
GAP
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Summary

GAP beats Coupang on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GAP compare to Burlington Stores?

GAP (NYSE:GAP) and Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

GAP has higher revenue and earnings than Burlington Stores. GAP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Burlington Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GAP$15.37B0.51$816M$2.548.56
Burlington Stores$11.57B1.82$610.15M$9.7334.29

58.8% of GAP shares are held by institutional investors. 31.0% of GAP shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Burlington Stores shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Burlington Stores had 19 more articles in the media than GAP. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Burlington Stores and 17 mentions for GAP. Burlington Stores' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat GAP's score of 0.04 indicating that Burlington Stores is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GAP
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Burlington Stores
15 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

GAP has a beta of 2.03, suggesting that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Burlington Stores has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

GAP has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Burlington Stores' net margin of 5.24%. Burlington Stores' return on equity of 39.93% beat GAP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GAP6.25% 21.13% 6.23%
Burlington Stores 5.24%39.93%6.85%

GAP currently has a consensus target price of $28.71, indicating a potential upside of 32.07%. Burlington Stores has a consensus target price of $353.56, indicating a potential upside of 5.96%. Given GAP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe GAP is more favorable than Burlington Stores.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GAP
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Burlington Stores
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

GAP beats Burlington Stores on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GAP compare to CDW?

CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) and GAP (NYSE:GAP) are both retail companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

CDW presently has a consensus target price of $140.63, suggesting a potential upside of 8.10%. GAP has a consensus target price of $28.71, suggesting a potential upside of 32.07%. Given GAP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe GAP is more favorable than CDW.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CDW
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
GAP
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

CDW has higher revenue and earnings than GAP. GAP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CDW, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CDW$22.42B0.74$1.07B$8.2215.83
GAP$15.37B0.51$816M$2.548.56

CDW has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, GAP has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, GAP had 13 more articles in the media than CDW. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for GAP and 4 mentions for CDW. CDW's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat GAP's score of 0.04 indicating that CDW is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CDW
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GAP
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

CDW pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. GAP pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. CDW pays out 30.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GAP pays out 27.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CDW has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and GAP has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. GAP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

93.2% of CDW shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.8% of GAP shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of CDW shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.0% of GAP shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

GAP has a net margin of 6.25% compared to CDW's net margin of 4.70%. CDW's return on equity of 49.67% beat GAP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CDW4.70% 49.67% 8.02%
GAP 6.25%21.13%6.23%

Summary

CDW and GAP tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GAP compare to BJ's Wholesale Club?

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) and GAP (NYSE:GAP) are both retail companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, GAP had 6 more articles in the media than BJ's Wholesale Club. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for GAP and 11 mentions for BJ's Wholesale Club. BJ's Wholesale Club's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat GAP's score of 0.04 indicating that BJ's Wholesale Club is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BJ's Wholesale Club
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GAP
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

GAP has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BJ's Wholesale Club. GAP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BJ's Wholesale Club, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BJ's Wholesale Club$21.46B0.53$578.38M$4.3520.51
GAP$15.37B0.51$816M$2.548.56

BJ's Wholesale Club has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GAP has a beta of 2.03, suggesting that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market.

GAP has a net margin of 6.25% compared to BJ's Wholesale Club's net margin of 2.62%. BJ's Wholesale Club's return on equity of 26.67% beat GAP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BJ's Wholesale Club2.62% 26.67% 7.59%
GAP 6.25%21.13%6.23%

BJ's Wholesale Club currently has a consensus target price of $105.27, indicating a potential upside of 18.00%. GAP has a consensus target price of $28.71, indicating a potential upside of 32.07%. Given GAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe GAP is more favorable than BJ's Wholesale Club.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BJ's Wholesale Club
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
GAP
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

98.6% of BJ's Wholesale Club shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.8% of GAP shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of BJ's Wholesale Club shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.0% of GAP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

GAP beats BJ's Wholesale Club on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GAP compare to Murphy USA?

GAP (NYSE:GAP) and Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

GAP has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Murphy USA's net margin of 2.81%. Murphy USA's return on equity of 91.05% beat GAP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GAP6.25% 21.13% 6.23%
Murphy USA 2.81%91.05%11.93%

GAP pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Murphy USA pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. GAP pays out 27.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Murphy USA pays out 8.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. GAP has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Murphy USA has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

58.8% of GAP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Murphy USA shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.0% of GAP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of Murphy USA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

GAP has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murphy USA has a beta of 0.3, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market.

GAP has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Murphy USA. GAP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy USA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GAP$15.37B0.51$816M$2.548.56
Murphy USA$19.38B0.54$470.60M$28.9319.69

In the previous week, Murphy USA had 1 more articles in the media than GAP. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Murphy USA and 17 mentions for GAP. Murphy USA's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat GAP's score of 0.04 indicating that Murphy USA is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GAP
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Murphy USA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

GAP currently has a consensus target price of $28.71, indicating a potential upside of 32.07%. Murphy USA has a consensus target price of $515.14, indicating a potential downside of 9.58%. Given GAP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe GAP is more favorable than Murphy USA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GAP
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Murphy USA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Murphy USA beats GAP on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GAP vs. The Competition

MetricGAPRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.96B$10.83B$27.36B$23.37B
Dividend Yield3.17%2.94%175.35%4.07%
P/E Ratio8.5614.6616.4128.48
Price / Sales0.511.133.8420.94
Price / Cash6.2612.7414.9724.42
Price / Book2.144.536.184.68
Net Income$816M$377.89M$958.67M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.21%1.31%2.16%1.14%
1 Month Performance3.14%8.05%4.59%3.19%
1 Year Performance2.77%25.81%1.43%22.70%

GAP Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GAP
GAP
4.8937 of 5 stars
$21.74
-1.6%
$28.71
+32.1%
+6.1%$7.96B$15.37B10.9479,000
CPNG
Coupang
3.4082 of 5 stars
$15.15
0.0%
$26.92
+77.7%
-39.0%$27.20B$34.53BN/A108,000
BURL
Burlington Stores
4.0718 of 5 stars
$314.07
-0.9%
$353.56
+12.6%
+47.3%$19.96B$11.57B32.2883,309
CDW
CDW
4.3955 of 5 stars
$134.81
+1.3%
$140.63
+4.3%
-23.0%$17.00B$22.42B16.4014,800
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club
3.9956 of 5 stars
$91.74
+2.8%
$105.27
+14.7%
-18.5%$11.39B$21.46B21.0935,000

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