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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GIC had positive earnings in the past year.
GIC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.32%, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Return On Equity of 21.58% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GIC is significantly above the industry average of 9.64%.
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 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.
GIC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GIC has a Operating Margin (6.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GIC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 35.44%, GIC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GIC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GIC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
GIC has more shares outstanding than it did 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 5.89 indicates that GIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.89, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% 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 Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Altman-Z	5.89

ROIC/WACC1.68

WACC9.92%

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.
The Current ratio of GIC (2.19) 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.
GIC's Quick ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIC outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	2.19
Quick Ratio	1.24

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.94% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.07% on average over the past years.
GIC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.16%.
GIC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.80% yearly.

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, GIC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.60% on average per year.

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

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.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GIC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.46.
GIC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 76.00% 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 28.32.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.28, GIC is valued correctly.
GIC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GIC is cheaper than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	17.46
Fwd PE	15.28

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.00% 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	16.68
EV/EBITDA	11.08

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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)0.95

PEG (5Y)5.7

EPS Next 2Y12.86%

EPS Next 3Y11.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.40%, GIC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.88, GIC pays a better dividend. On top of this GIC pays more dividend than 96.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GIC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.4%

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

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%

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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%.