GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock
31.27 USD
+0.22 (+0.71%)
Taking everything into account, GIC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GIC was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making GIC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. GIC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years GIC has been profitable.
GIC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
GIC has a better Return On Equity (21.58%) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GIC (16.64%) is better than 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 3 year average ROIC (21.56%) for GIC is well above the current ROIC(16.64%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
The Profit Margin of GIC (5.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GIC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.92%, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIC has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.44%, GIC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
GIC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GIC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GIC has been increased compared to 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 5.93. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GIC (5.93) 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 | 5.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC9.76%
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.
GIC's Current ratio of 2.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that GIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GIC has a Quick ratio (1.24) which is in line with 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%.
GIC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.07% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.16% in the past year.
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
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 3.60% on average per year.
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
GIC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.87.
74.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. GIC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64, GIC is valued correctly.
82.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say GIC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 |
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 | 17.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.27 |
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.
GIC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)5.83
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%, GIC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GIC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.35. GIC pays more dividend than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GIC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
58.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GIC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
NYSE:GIC (1/13/2026, 2:55:01 PM)
31.27
+0.22 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.29%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners52.83%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap1.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (23.95%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP58.06%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.38 | ||
| P/B | 3.81 | ||
| P/tB | 4.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.27 |
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY5.6%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.11%
SpS34.71
BVpS8.21
TBVpS6.52
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)5.83
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 | 5.93 |
F-Score6
WACC9.76%
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 for 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.
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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GIC stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.06%.