GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock
29.48 USD
-0.29 (-0.97%)
GIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GIC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. GIC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GIC had positive earnings in the past year.
GIC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GIC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GIC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GIC's Return On Assets of 11.32% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of GIC (21.58%) is better than 82.00% of its industry peers.
GIC's Return On Invested Capital of 16.64% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
GIC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.56%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.64%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.32% | ||
| ROE | 21.58% | ||
| ROIC | 16.64% |
ROA(3y)14.27%
ROA(5y)17.15%
ROE(3y)28.95%
ROE(5y)43.07%
ROIC(3y)21.56%
ROIC(5y)25.41%
1.3 Margins
GIC has a Profit Margin (5.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GIC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GIC has a Operating Margin (6.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GIC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of GIC (35.44%) is better than 66.00% of its industry peers.
GIC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 35.44% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GIC is creating value.
GIC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GIC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GIC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
GIC has an Altman-Z score of 5.83. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GIC (5.83) is better than 84.00% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC9.74%
2.3 Liquidity
GIC has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.19, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that GIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GIC's Quick ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GIC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.94%.
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 0.16%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.80% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.94%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.37%
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.85 indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 74.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say GIC is valued slightly cheaper.
GIC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.74.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GIC is valued cheaper than 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.35. GIC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GIC is valued cheaper than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GIC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GIC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)5.5
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%, GIC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 94.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, GIC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
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.
The dividend of GIC decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
GIC pays out 58.06% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
NYSE:GIC (12/31/2025, 1:53:26 PM)
29.48
-0.29 (-0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners52.83%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (31.48%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP58.06%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.76%
Max EPS beat(2)30.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)20%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.76%
Max EPS beat(4)73.27%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.49%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)5.81%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)8.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)1%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.66%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.16%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.44 | ||
| P/B | 3.59 | ||
| P/tB | 4.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY5.94%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.48%
SpS34.71
BVpS8.21
TBVpS6.52
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)5.5
Graham Number17.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.32% | ||
| ROE | 21.58% | ||
| ROCE | 22.14% | ||
| ROIC | 16.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.35% | ||
| OM | 6.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 35.44% | ||
| FCFM | 5.28% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.97%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover2.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
F-Score6
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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)2.94%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y18.37%
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.27%
Revenue Next Year2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.93%
EBIT growth 5Y4.27%
EBIT Next Year27.87%
EBIT Next 3Y11.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.46%
FCF growth 3Y0.36%
FCF growth 5Y-5.28%
OCF growth 1Y-43.68%
OCF growth 3Y0.6%
OCF growth 5Y-5.81%
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO / GIC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GIC.
What is the valuation status of GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) stock?
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO?
The financial health rating of GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) is expected to grow by 18.37% in the next year.