GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock
31.65 USD
+0.34 (+1.09%)
31.65 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GIC. GIC was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GIC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. GIC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years GIC has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GIC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GIC (11.32%) is better than 94.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.58%, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.64%, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.11%, GIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% 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 6.92%, 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.
- GIC's Gross Margin of 35.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 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
- 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
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 5.95 indicates that GIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.95, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.00% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC9.73%
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 has a Current ratio (2.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GIC has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. 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 (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, GIC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.16% in the past year.
- 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)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.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GIC.
- GIC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- GIC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
- GIC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.83.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIC indicates a rather cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 82.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, GIC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 17.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.37 |
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)0.98
PEG (5Y)5.9
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 1.91, 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%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners35.29%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners52.83%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (22.46%)
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 | 18.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.57 | ||
| P/B | 3.86 | ||
| P/tB | 4.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY5.53%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.03%
SpS34.71
BVpS8.21
TBVpS6.52
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)5.9
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 | 5.95 |
F-Score6
WACC9.73%
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%.