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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall GIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GIC 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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 (11.41%) than 94.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.97%, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIC outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GIC is significantly above the industry average of 10.22%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.57%) for GIC is well above the current ROIC(16.68%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.41%
ROE 21.97%
ROIC 16.68%
ROA(3y)14.29%
ROA(5y)17.16%
ROE(3y)29%
ROE(5y)43.1%
ROIC(3y)21.57%
ROIC(5y)25.38%
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

GIC has a Profit Margin (5.06%) 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 (6.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIC has declined.
GIC's Gross Margin of 35.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GIC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.72%
PM (TTM) 5.06%
GM 35.01%
OM growth 3Y-9.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GIC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GIC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GIC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for GIC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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 6.42. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.42, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 6.42
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC9.57%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.11 indicates that GIC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GIC has a Current ratio (2.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that GIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GIC's Quick ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 1.19
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

GIC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.00%.
GIC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.07% yearly.
GIC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.58%.
Measured over the past years, GIC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.19%

3.2 Future

GIC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.09%
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.57%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
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.
GIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 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 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.36, GIC is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. GIC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
GIC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.35.
GIC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.36
Fwd PE 17.35
GIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GIC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 66.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.24
EV/EBITDA 13.92
GIC Per share dataGIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of GIC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)6.97
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 84.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GIC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.71%

5.2 History

The dividend of GIC decreases each year by -32.19%.
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)-32.19%
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

58.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GIC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.21%
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
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 (9/18/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners35.15%
Inst Owner Change-7.65%
Ins Owners53.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap1.40B
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (6.1%)
Short Float %1.68%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.71%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.19%
DP58.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date08-11 2025-08-11 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)51.64%
Min EPS beat(2)30.01%
Max EPS beat(2)73.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)18.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.89%
Max EPS beat(4)73.27%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.57%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)6.45%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)9.76%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)1%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.36
Fwd PE 17.35
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 24.24
P/OCF 22.97
P/B 4.58
P/tB 5.84
EV/EBITDA 13.92
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY4.12%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY4.35%
SpS34.53
BVpS7.98
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)6.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.41%
ROE 21.97%
ROCE 22.25%
ROIC 16.68%
ROICexc 19.34%
ROICexgc 23.92%
OM 6.72%
PM (TTM) 5.06%
GM 35.01%
FCFM 4.36%
ROA(3y)14.29%
ROA(5y)17.16%
ROE(3y)29%
ROE(5y)43.1%
ROIC(3y)21.57%
ROIC(5y)25.38%
ROICexc(3y)24.11%
ROICexc(5y)28.22%
ROICexgc(3y)28.53%
ROICexgc(5y)31.44%
ROCE(3y)28.79%
ROCE(5y)34.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.86%
OM growth 3Y-9.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
PM growth 3Y-21.86%
PM growth 5Y-1.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 42.11%
Cap/Sales 0.24%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.15%
Profit Quality 86.27%
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 6.42
F-Score5
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC1.74
Cap/Depr(3y)100.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.36%
Profit Quality(3y)94.65%
Profit Quality(5y)85.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y26.09%
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.19%
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.57%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.73%
EBIT growth 5Y4.4%
EBIT Next Year33.19%
EBIT Next 3Y12.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.88%
FCF growth 3Y0.57%
FCF growth 5Y-5.16%
OCF growth 1Y-48.13%
OCF growth 3Y0.8%
OCF growth 5Y-5.7%