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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GIC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US37892E1029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

24.05  +0.26 (+1.09%)

After market: 24.05 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall GIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GIC against 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GIC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. GIC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GIC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GIC had a positive cash flow from operations.
GIC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GIC had a positive operating cash flow.
GIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

GIC has a better Return On Assets (11.71%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.70%, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.18%, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GIC is significantly above the industry average of 9.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.18%) for GIC is well below the 3 year average (21.56%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that GIC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.71%
ROE 21.7%
ROIC 17.18%
ROA(3y)14.27%
ROA(5y)17.15%
ROE(3y)28.95%
ROE(5y)43.07%
ROIC(3y)21.56%
ROIC(5y)25.41%
GIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 4.64%, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.12%, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GIC has a better Gross Margin (34.35%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
GIC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.12%
PM (TTM) 4.64%
GM 34.35%
OM growth 3Y-9.59%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-21.86%
PM growth 5Y-1.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
GIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GIC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GIC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GIC has more shares outstanding
GIC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
GIC Yearly Shares OutstandingGIC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
GIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

GIC has an Altman-Z score of 6.01. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GIC has a Altman-Z score of 6.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
GIC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.01
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC10.84%
GIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

GIC has a Current Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GIC's Current ratio of 2.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
GIC has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that GIC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GIC (1.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.1
GIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GIC have decreased strongly by -15.14% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.07% on average over the past years.
GIC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.26%.
GIC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.14%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%-32.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%-5.56%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.00% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.68%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.28%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
GIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.32, which indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
64.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say GIC is valued slightly cheaper.
GIC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.97.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, GIC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.32
Fwd PE 13.97
GIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

GIC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.65
EV/EBITDA 9.95
GIC Per share dataGIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GIC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GIC's earnings are expected to grow with 14.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)5
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.37%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.03, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, GIC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of GIC decreases each year by -32.10%.
GIC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
GIC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
GIC Yearly Dividends per shareGIC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

62.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GIC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.95%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
GIC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGIC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M
GIC Dividend Payout.GIC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GIC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO

NYSE:GIC (3/7/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-25 2025-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Inst Owners34.87%
Inst Owner Change4.22%
Ins Owners53.18%
Ins Owner Change2.15%
Market Cap921.36M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (61.16%)
Short Float %1.23%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.37%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP62.95%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-10 2025-03-10 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.53%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.89%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.03%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.73%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)2.11%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.11%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.35%
PT rev (1m)-5%
PT rev (3m)-5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.32
Fwd PE 13.97
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 19.65
P/OCF 18.17
P/B 3.28
P/tB 4.28
EV/EBITDA 9.95
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY7.16%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY5.5%
SpS34.35
BVpS7.34
TBVpS5.62
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.71%
ROE 21.7%
ROCE 22.85%
ROIC 17.18%
ROICexc 19.66%
ROICexgc 25%
OM 6.12%
PM (TTM) 4.64%
GM 34.35%
FCFM 3.56%
ROA(3y)14.27%
ROA(5y)17.15%
ROE(3y)28.95%
ROE(5y)43.07%
ROIC(3y)21.56%
ROIC(5y)25.41%
ROICexc(3y)24.1%
ROICexc(5y)28.25%
ROICexgc(3y)28.51%
ROICexgc(5y)31.47%
ROCE(3y)28.71%
ROCE(5y)33.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.93%
OM growth 3Y-9.59%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-21.86%
PM growth 5Y-1.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 50%
Cap/Sales 0.29%
Interest Coverage 268.33
Cash Conversion 57.55%
Profit Quality 76.89%
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z 6.01
F-Score6
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)100.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.36%
Profit Quality(3y)94.7%
Profit Quality(5y)85.83%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.14%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%-32.5%
EPS Next Y9.68%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue Next Year1.28%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.93%
EBIT growth 5Y4.27%
EBIT Next Year7.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-56.61%
FCF growth 3Y0.36%
FCF growth 5Y-5.28%
OCF growth 1Y-54.73%
OCF growth 3Y0.6%
OCF growth 5Y-5.81%