The Gap, Inc.
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The Gap, Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, The company reported revenue of US$14,664.00
Headquarters Address
94105,United States of America million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue declined at a compounded rate of
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-2.04% during 2007–2011, with an annual growth of
3.29% over 2010. In 2011, the company recorded an
Fax + 1 650 9524407 operating margin of 13.42%, as against 12.78% in
2010.
Website www.gapinc.comcontentgapinchtml.html
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange GPS, New York Stock Exchange Revenue and Margins
Number of Employees 135,000
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 14,664.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Dependency on third party
Extensive web platform
manufacturers
Strong financial performance Seasonal nature of business
Strong product and brand portfolio
Wide geographic presence
Opportunities Threats
Expansion into emerging markets Increase in organized retail crime
Expansion through franchise operation Increasing online theft in the US
Growth of web-based store concept Rising manpower costs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................15
3 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 16
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................18
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................19
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................19
5 The Gap, Inc. - Company Statement ..................................................................................................... 21
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 23
7 The Gap, Inc. - Key Employees ............................................................................................................. 25
8 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 27
9 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 28
9.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................28
9.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................28
10 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 29
10.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................29
10.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................29
10.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................33
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicator