GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock
30.87 USD
-0.53 (-1.69%)
GIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GIC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. GIC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
- In the past 5 years GIC has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GIC had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- 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.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.64%, GIC belongs to the best 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 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.
- 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.
- GIC's Gross Margin of 35.44% 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 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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.96 indicates that GIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.96, 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 | 5.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC9.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that GIC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.19, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.24, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.94% over the past year.
- 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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.60% on average over the next years.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.64, the valuation of GIC can be described as rather expensive.
- GIC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 74.00% 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 27.38.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.44, which indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
- 82.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- GIC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GIC indicates a rather cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 86.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
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)0.96
PEG (5Y)5.75
EPS Next 2Y12.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.48, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, GIC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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 (1/20/2026, 2:35:53 PM)
30.87
-0.53 (-1.69%)
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 Owners35.29%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners52.83%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (25.56%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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)-6.67%
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 | 17.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.17 | ||
| P/B | 3.76 | ||
| P/tB | 4.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY5.67%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.19%
SpS34.71
BVpS8.21
TBVpS6.52
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)5.75
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 | 5.96 |
F-Score6
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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%.