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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock

27.29 USD
-0.04 (-0.15%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

GIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GIC was profitable.
GIC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GIC has always been profitable.
GIC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 Return On Assets of 11.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIC outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
GIC has a better Return On Equity (21.58%) than 80.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GIC (16.64%) is better than 92.16% 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 10.20%.
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 RankSector 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%
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 better Profit Margin (5.11%) than 60.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GIC has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.92%, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.90% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 35.44%, GIC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GIC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.92%
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%
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 has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GIC has more shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 5.63 indicates that GIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.63, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.63
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.37%
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 2.19. 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 54.90% of the companies in the same 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.
GIC's Quick ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 49.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.24
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 has been growing slightly by 2.94% over the past year.
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 10.90% 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 Y21.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.59 indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GIC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.21, GIC is valued correctly.
78.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. GIC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.59
Fwd PE 13.21
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 78.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.85
EV/EBITDA 9.8
GIC Per share dataGIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)0.71
PEG (5Y)5.09
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of GIC has falen by -21.24%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
GIC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. GIC pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, GIC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%

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

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 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%
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 (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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27.29

-0.04 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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 Owners35.08%
Inst Owner Change-1.05%
Ins Owners52.99%
Ins Owner Change-0.37%
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (42.03%)
Short Float %2.15%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP58.06%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.26)
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)0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.59
Fwd PE 13.21
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 14.85
P/OCF 14.24
P/B 3.31
P/tB 4.17
EV/EBITDA 9.8
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY7.02%
SpS34.82
BVpS8.24
TBVpS6.54
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)5.09
Graham Number18.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.63
F-Score6
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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 Y21.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%
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 Year33.19%
EBIT Next 3Y12.7%
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 21.91% in the next year.