GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GIC • US37892E1029

33.09 USD
-0.18 (-0.54%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 11:05 AM

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 47 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 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.
  • GIC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GIC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • GIC has a better Return On Assets (11.32%) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of GIC (21.58%) is better than 87.23% of its industry peers.
  • GIC's Return On Invested Capital of 16.64% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GIC is significantly above the industry average of 9.21%.
  • 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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.11%, GIC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GIC has declined.
  • GIC's Operating Margin of 6.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
  • 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 70.21% 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GIC is creating value.
  • 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

  • GIC has an Altman-Z score of 6.09. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GIC's Altman-Z score of 6.09 is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 91.49% 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 6.09
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC9.6%
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.
  • 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 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.18% on average per year.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 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

  • GIC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.79.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIC is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GIC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.59, which indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GIC is valued cheaper than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, GIC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.79
Fwd PE 16.59
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 the industry average as 63.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GIC is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.93
EV/EBITDA 12.03
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of GIC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.46
PEG (5Y)8.65
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 3.37%, GIC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 95.74% 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 3.37%

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

  • GIC pays out 58.06% of its income as dividend. 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 (3/5/2026, 11:05:02 AM)

33.09

-0.18 (-0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners35.29%
Inst Owner Change-3.43%
Ins Owners52.83%
Ins Owner Change1.61%
Market Cap1.26B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (17.14%)
Short Float %1.68%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.37%
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)-5.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.9%
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 17.79
Fwd PE 16.59
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 17.93
P/OCF 17.2
P/B 4
P/tB 5.04
EV/EBITDA 12.03
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)1.85
FCFY5.58%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY5.81%
SpS34.97
BVpS8.27
TBVpS6.57
PEG (NY)2.46
PEG (5Y)8.65
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 6.09
F-Score6
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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 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 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%.