GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GIC • US37892E1029

32.98 USD
-0.28 (-0.84%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
32.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:07:05 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall GIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GIC 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GIC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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

  • GIC's Return On Assets of 11.32% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.58%, GIC belongs to the top 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GIC is significantly above the industry average of 9.54%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.11%, GIC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GIC has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.92%, GIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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 6.09
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC9.5%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, GIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that GIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GIC has a Quick ratio (1.24) which is in line with 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

  • GIC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.47%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.06% on average over the past years.
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

  • GIC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.55% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.52%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.64%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.73, GIC is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. GIC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.49, which indicates a correct valuation of GIC.
  • 80.00% 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 28.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.73
Fwd PE 16.49
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 62.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GIC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.01
EV/EBITDA 12.01
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)2.36
PEG (5Y)8.62
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 96.00% 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 over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • The dividend of GIC decreased 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

  • 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 2Y8.55%
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

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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO

NYSE:GIC (2/27/2026, 8:07:05 PM)

After market: 32.98 0 (0%)

32.98

-0.28 (-0.84%)

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 Cap1.27B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)68.20M
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (17.53%)
Short Float %1.59%
Short Ratio3.33
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-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)-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 17.73
Fwd PE 16.49
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 18.01
P/OCF 17.27
P/B 4.02
P/tB 5.06
EV/EBITDA 12.01
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY5.64%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY5.79%
SpS34.71
BVpS8.21
TBVpS6.52
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)8.62
Graham Number18.54
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
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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 Y7.52%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
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 Year3.64%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
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 3Y11.99%
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 7.52% 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%.