GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GIC • US37892E1029

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This GIC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GIC. GIC was compared to 46 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GIC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. GIC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GIC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GIC was profitable.
  • In the past year GIC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years GIC 4 years were profitable.
  • GIC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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

  • The Return On Assets of GIC (11.32%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • GIC's Return On Equity of 21.58% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.64%, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GIC is significantly above the industry average of 9.05%.
  • 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 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 Profit Margin of 5.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: GIC outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • GIC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • GIC's Operating Margin of 6.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 60.87% of 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 69.57% 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. GIC Health Analysis

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.
  • 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 5.97 indicates that GIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.97, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% 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 5.97
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC10.01%
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's Current ratio of 2.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that GIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.24, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.35% 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. GIC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.47% over the past year.
  • GIC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.47%
EPS 3Y-3.03%
EPS 5Y2.06%
EPS Q2Q%40.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.32%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • GIC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.24%
EPS Next 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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 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. GIC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.59, which indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
  • 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, GIC is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.47 indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
  • GIC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.27), we can say GIC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.59
Fwd PE 15.47
GIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 80.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.72
EV/EBITDA 11.42
GIC Per share dataGIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • GIC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)8.07
EPS Next 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. GIC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%, GIC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 93.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GIC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GIC decreases each year by -32.10%.
  • GIC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable 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 2026 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 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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

GIC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO

NYSE:GIC (3/12/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners34.39%
Inst Owner Change-3.29%
Ins Owners52.99%
Ins Owner Change1.33%
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (25.64%)
Short Float %1.68%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP58.06%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-09
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)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.59
Fwd PE 15.47
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 16.72
P/OCF 16.03
P/B 3.73
P/tB 4.7
EV/EBITDA 11.42
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)1.85
FCFY5.98%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY6.24%
SpS34.97
BVpS8.27
TBVpS6.57
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)8.07
Graham Number18.61
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 5.97
F-Score6
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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)18.47%
EPS 3Y-3.03%
EPS 5Y2.06%
EPS Q2Q%40.74%
EPS Next Y7.24%
EPS Next 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.32%
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.93%
EBIT growth 5Y4.27%
EBIT Next Year27.87%
EBIT Next 3Y11.54%
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 5 / 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 7.24% 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%.