Pocket Option GIL Stock Analysis

Overview of GIL stock and its position in the Vietnamese market

GIL stock is the securities code for Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade Joint Stock Company (Gilimex), a business with 42 years of operation (established in 1982) in the field of manufacturing, processing garments and textile products. Gilimex currently owns 5 production factories with a total capacity of 15 million products/year and has been a strategic tier 1 partner of Amazon since 2008, supplying premium fabric bags and storage products.

In the context of the Vietnamese textile industry facing many difficulties due to the decline in global orders (decreased by 17.2% in 2023), GIL stock still maintains stability thanks to long-term contracts with Amazon. Specifically, in Q1/2025, GIL stock price increased by 12.4% while the VN-Index only increased by 5.8%, showing superior strength compared to the general market.

Gilimex transformed from a state-owned enterprise to a joint stock company in 2000 and has been listed on HOSE since 2006. Currently, the company operates 5 production facilities: 2 factories in Ho Chi Minh City (capacity of 5 million products/year), 1 factory in Long An (capacity of 4 million products/year), 1 factory in Ben Tre (capacity of 3 million products/year), and the newest factory in Long Hau which is in the final stage of construction (expected to reach a capacity of 3 million products/year from Q3/2025).

Financial analysis and business operations of Gilimex

To accurately assess the potential of GIL stock, we need to analyze in detail the financial situation and business operations of the company based on the latest data. According to research by the analysis team at Pocket Option, Gilimex is showing many positive signs in the context of recovery in the textile industry.

Financial report analysis

During the 2020-2024 period, Gilimex experienced many revenue fluctuations, reflecting the global economic situation and changes in Amazon’s ordering strategy. Notably, 2021 was a breakthrough year due to surging online shopping demand during the pandemic, but has since adjusted to more stable levels.

The Q1/2025 financial data just released shows that GIL stock is experiencing a strong recovery with revenue increasing by 8.2% and profit after tax increasing by 7.3% compared to the same period last year. The stable gross profit margin of 14.9% – higher than the Vietnamese textile industry average (12.8%) – proves the effective cost management capability of the company’s leadership.

Particularly impressive is the ROE (Return on Equity) of 23.2% (calculated for the most recent 12 months), much higher than the industry average (15.7%) and VN-Index (15.3%). This reflects Gilimex’s superior capital utilization efficiency and is one of the main reasons why analysts at Pocket Option highly value the potential of Gilimex stock.

Revenue structure and strategic partners

Analysis of the revenue structure shows that Gilimex has a large dependence on Amazon but is also implementing a customer diversification strategy. According to the company’s latest internal report, the proportion of revenue from Amazon has decreased from 82% (2022) to 78% (2024), showing efforts to gradually reduce dependence on one major customer.

Notably, the revenue growth rate from new customers such as IKEA (+45.2%) and Target (+36.8%) far exceeds the growth rate from Amazon (+4.5%), reflecting the effectiveness of the diversification strategy. According to CEO Nguyen The Vinh at the Annual General Meeting in March 2025: “Our goal is to reduce the proportion of revenue from Amazon to below 70% by 2026 without reducing the absolute value of the contract with this strategic partner”.

Besides customer diversification, Gilimex is also expanding into industrial real estate through its subsidiary Gilimex USA and the Binh Thanh-Long An Industrial Park project (75ha, total investment of 1,200 billion VND). This project is expected to start contributing to revenue from Q4/2025 and could become a new growth driver in the medium-long term.

Technical analysis of GIL stock: Trends and important price levels

When examining GIL stock from a technical analysis perspective, we discover many important signals that help investors make reasonable buy/sell decisions. Based on actual data from Pocket Option’s AI system, the GIL stock chart is showing an accumulation trend with high breakout potential.

Analysis of the 12-month chart of GIL stock shows a “Cup & Handle” technical pattern forming, with the cup bottom at 35,200 VND (October 2024) and the handle being completed in the 42,000-46,000 VND range. This pattern usually signals a strong uptrend if the price breaks above the highest level of the “cup mouth” (around 49,800 VND).

The ADX (Average Directional Index) is currently at 23.5 and gradually increasing, indicating a strengthening trend. Along with that, the +DI indicator (26.8) is higher than -DI (18.4), confirming that the uptrend is dominant. With these positive technical signals, experts at Pocket Option assess that GIL stock has the potential to reach the target of 50,000 VND in the next 1-2 months and could reach 58,000-60,000 VND (an increase of about 30% from current price) by the end of 2025 if business results continue to be favorable.

Another noteworthy point is that Pocket Option’s in-depth technical analysis model OBV (On-Balance Volume) shows that money flow has been quietly accumulating GIL stock since December 2024, especially from foreign institutional investors, signaling price increase potential when this money flow is more strongly activated.

Macroeconomic factors and industry influences on GIL stock

GIL stock is influenced not only by the company’s internal factors but also by macroeconomic factors of the Vietnamese and global economy. Detailed analysis of these factors helps investors have a more comprehensive view of investment prospects.

The Vietnamese textile industry is benefiting from the “China+1” trend as many multinational corporations are diversifying their supply chains outside of China. According to a report by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), textile export orders in Q1/2025 increased by 15.2% compared to the same period, reaching 10.2 billion USD, which is a strong recovery signal for the industry.

Free trade agreements (FTAs) continue to bring significant competitive advantages to Vietnamese textile enterprises. In particular, Gilimex has effectively utilized tax preferences from the EVFTA Agreement to expand market share in the EU, demonstrated by signing a supply contract with IKEA worth 28 million EUR for the 2025-2027 period, a 45% increase compared to the previous period.

Another positive factor is the increasing trend of green and sustainable consumption, especially in the US and EU markets. Gilimex has invested 15 million USD in environmentally friendly production systems and achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification for the Long Hau factory, helping the business meet the stringent requirements of international partners.

However, it should be noted that competitive pressure from countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Myanmar with lower labor costs is increasing. Comparing average labor costs in the textile industry: Vietnam (3.2-3.8 USD/hour), Bangladesh (2.0-2.3 USD/hour), Cambodia (2.2-2.6 USD/hour). To maintain competitive advantage, Gilimex is promoting automation (investing 12 million USD in automated fabric cutting robot systems) and shifting towards higher value-added products.

Comparison of GIL stock with other companies in the same industry

To more accurately assess the potential of GIL stock, comparing it with other leading listed textile companies is essential. Comparative analysis will show the relative position and valuation of Gilimex stock in the industry.

Through the detailed comparison table, GIL stock is trading at the most attractive valuation in the industry with a P/E of only 5.2x (33.3% lower than industry average) and P/B of 1.18x (15.7% lower than industry average). What’s special is that despite the low valuation, Gilimex has the highest ROE in the industry (22.8%) and the most attractive dividend yield (12.0%).

Compared to MSH (Song Hong Garment) – a company with a similar position with Nike as a major customer, GIL stock is valued 34.2% lower in terms of P/E, despite having a ROE 3.2 percentage points higher. This may stem from investor concerns about dependence on Amazon, but also creates an opportunity for investors as Gilimex is implementing a customer diversification strategy.

Analyzing deeper into the financial structure, Gilimex has a reasonable debt/equity ratio (0.65x), lower than the industry average (0.85x) and much lower than TNG (1.12x). This shows the company has strong financial capability and room to use financial leverage for expansion projects in the future.

From an intrinsic value perspective, applying the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% over the next 5 years and a WACC of 12.8%, experts at Pocket Option estimate the fair value of GIL stock at 58,600 VND/share, 28.8% higher than the current price.

Investment strategy with GIL stock for different investor groups

Based on comprehensive analysis from fundamental and technical perspectives, we build detailed investment strategies with GIL stock for different investor groups with varying risk appetites and investment objectives.

Long-term investors (over 1 year)

For long-term investors, GIL stock is an attractive choice for the following specific reasons:

Optimal strategy: Allocate 5-8% of total portfolio to GIL with Dollar-Cost Averaging method in 3-4 installments at price ranges of 43,000-46,000 VND. Long-term target: 60,000-65,000 VND in 18-24 months (+32-43% from current price), plus profit from dividends (12%).

Medium-term investors (3-12 months) should apply a “Buy on dips” strategy with specific price levels. Specifically, consider buying at support zones of 42,800-43,500 VND (MA50 zone) or 40,000-41,000 VND (MA200 zone) when the market has a correction. Price targets: 50,000-52,000 VND (+10-15%) in 3-6 months and 55,000-58,000 VND (+20-28%) in 6-12 months.

For short-term investors (less than 3 months), Pocket Option recommends applying a swing trading strategy based on technical patterns. Currently, the “Cup & Handle” pattern is forming with a buy signal when price breaks above 48,000 VND with large volume. Price target: 52,000-53,000 VND (+14-16%) in 1-2 months.

Experts at Pocket Option particularly note: With low P/E of 5.2x and high dividend yield of 12%, GIL stock also provides a “safety net” for investors. Even when the general market corrects, the stock has already reflected negative factors and is supported by intrinsic value. This is a rare characteristic in the current market phase when many other stocks are trading at high valuations.

Future prospects and potential risks of GIL stock

Comprehensive analysis of both prospects and risks helps investors make balanced and wise decisions. Below is a detailed assessment of these two aspects for GIL stock.

Gilimex’s strongest growth prospect comes from the Long Hau factory which is in the final stage of construction. With a total investment of 450 billion VND, the factory is equipped with modern production lines with high automation levels, expected to contribute an additional 800-850 billion VND in annual revenue when operating at full capacity from Q4/2025.

Thanks to LEED Silver certification, Gilimex is attracting more orders from environmentally conscious customers such as IKEA, Target, and Staples. CEO Nguyen The Vinh shared at the investor meeting in March 2025: “New orders from IKEA increased by 45.2% in 2024 and are expected to increase even more strongly in 2025-2027 thanks to the framework contract worth 28 million EUR just signed”.

Analysis of GIL stock ownership structure shows potential opportunity as foreign investors currently hold only 8.5% (compared to maximum room of 49%). This creates large room for foreign capital to invest in the stock, especially when business operations continue to improve and valuation remains attractive.

The biggest risk is still the dependence on Amazon (78% of revenue), but experts at Pocket Option assess this risk is gradually decreasing thanks to: (1) Long-term and stable strategic partnership (since 2008); (2) New framework contract signed with Amazon with a 3-year term (2024-2027) ensuring minimum order volume; (3) Customer diversification strategy showing effectiveness, reducing Amazon’s proportion from 82% to 78%.

Notably, in the 2024 annual report, Gilimex announced the “Horizon 2030” strategy with the goal of diversifying both customers and industries, where industrial real estate is expected to contribute 20-25% of revenue by 2030. The first project – Binh Thanh-Long An Industrial Park (75ha) – has completed 65% of infrastructure and is expected to start operation from Q4/2025, with potential to contribute 100-150 billion VND in annual revenue.

Conclusion: GIL Stock – A value investment opportunity with 30% growth potential in 2025

After comprehensive analysis of GIL stock from many aspects, we have a solid basis to assess that this is a value investment opportunity with significant growth potential in 2025. So why is Gilimex stock so attractive in the current context?

First, Gilimex is operating efficiently with ROE of 22.8% – the highest among listed textile companies – while valuation is at the lowest level (P/E 5.2x, 33.3% lower than industry average). The 12% dividend yield provides a “safety net” and ensures minimum returns even when the market fluctuates unfavorably. This is a rare characteristic in the current volatile market phase.

Second, despite risks from dependence on Amazon, Gilimex has been effectively implementing strategies to mitigate this risk through: (1) 3-year long-term contract with Amazon ensuring stable revenue; (2) Customer diversification with IKEA, Target (Amazon’s proportion decreased from 82% to 78%); (3) Expansion into industrial real estate with the Binh Thanh-Long An Industrial Park project.

Third, new growth drivers are clearly forming: Long Hau factory (expected to contribute an additional 800-850 billion VND in annual revenue from Q4/2025), new contract with IKEA worth 28 million EUR (45% increase compared to the previous period), and the Binh Thanh-Long An Industrial Park project (potential 100-150 billion VND in annual revenue from Q4/2025).

From a technical perspective, the “Cup & Handle” pattern is forming with breakout potential when crossing the 48,000-50,000 VND threshold. With low foreign ownership (only 8.5%) and the stock being accumulated by institutional investors (according to the OBV indicator), the price increase potential of GIL stock is very noteworthy.

Combining fundamental and technical analysis, experts at Pocket Option forecast: GIL stock has the potential to reach 58,000-60,000 VND by the end of 2025 (an increase of about 30% from current price), with the main driver being improved business results (2025 EPS forecast to reach 11,800-12,200 VND, a 15-18% increase compared to 2024) and valuation gradually approaching industry average (P/E target 5.0-5.2x).

A particularly important point that investors should note: investing in GIL stock at the current time is not just investing in a simple textile company, but also investing in a business that is transforming its business model towards higher value through diversification of products, customers, and industries. Gilimex’s “Horizon 2030” strategy promises to create long-term value for shareholders and investors.

With the comprehensive analyses above, Pocket Option recommends investors consider allocating a portion of their portfolio to GIL stock, especially medium and long-term investors, with the goal of taking advantage of both price appreciation opportunities and attractive dividend returns (total expected return could reach 40-45% in the next 12-18 months).