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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock

28.35 USD
-0.32 (-1.12%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:25:48 PM
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After Hours: 12/4/2025, 8:25:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GIC. GIC was compared to 49 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, GIC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GIC was profitable.
In the past year GIC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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 (11.32%) than 93.88% of its industry peers.
GIC's Return On Equity of 21.58% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 81.63% of its industry peers.
GIC's Return On Invested Capital of 16.64% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 93.88% 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 9.22%.
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 63.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GIC has declined.
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 65.31% 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 6.92%
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

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
Compared to 5 years ago, GIC has more shares outstanding
GIC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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 5.72 indicates that GIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GIC has a Altman-Z score of 5.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIC outperforms 87.76% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.72
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.36%
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 2.19 indicates that GIC has no problem at all paying 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.24, GIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.02% of the companies in the same industry.
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

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.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.90% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

GIC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.20.
75.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GIC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
GIC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.73.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GIC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GIC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.2
Fwd PE 13.73
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 65.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GIC indicates a rather cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.48
EV/EBITDA 10.23
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.
The decent profitability rating of GIC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)5.28
EPS Next 2Y14.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
In the last 3 months the price of GIC has falen by -25.26%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.95, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 93.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GIC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%

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 (12/4/2025, 8:25:48 PM)

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28.35

-0.32 (-1.12%)

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-0.93%
Ins Owners52.99%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap1.09B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (36.72%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%
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)-1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.2
Fwd PE 13.73
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 15.48
P/OCF 14.85
P/B 3.45
P/tB 4.35
EV/EBITDA 10.23
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY6.17%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY6.46%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.74%
SpS34.71
BVpS8.21
TBVpS6.52
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)5.28
Graham Number17.98
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 5.72
F-Score6
WACC9.36%
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 7 / 10 to GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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.