GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO (GIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GIC - US37892E1029 - Common Stock
36.98 USD
-0.35 (-0.94%)
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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. GIC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
GIC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GIC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GIC's Return On Assets of 11.41% is amongst the best of the industry. GIC outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
GIC has a Return On Equity of 21.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIC outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.68%, GIC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.00% 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 9.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.68%) for GIC is well below the 3 year average (21.57%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that GIC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.41% | ||
| ROE | 21.97% | ||
| ROIC | 16.68% |
ROA(3y)14.29%
ROA(5y)17.16%
ROE(3y)29%
ROE(5y)43.1%
ROIC(3y)21.57%
ROIC(5y)25.38%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.06%, 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.
The Operating Margin of GIC (6.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIC has declined.
The Gross Margin of GIC (35.01%) is better than 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 | 6.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.06% | ||
| GM | 35.01% |
OM growth 3Y-9.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
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.
GIC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GIC has more shares outstanding
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
GIC has an Altman-Z score of 6.49. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.49, GIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 | 6.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
GIC has a Current Ratio of 2.11. This indicates that GIC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.11, GIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that GIC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GIC has a Quick ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GIC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GIC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.00%.
Measured over the past 5 years, GIC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.07% on average per year.
GIC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.58%.
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)-5%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.19%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.76% 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 3.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.09%
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.57%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.63, the valuation of GIC can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, GIC is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.56, the valuation of GIC can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIC is cheaper than 64.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GIC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GIC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GIC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
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)0.83
PEG (5Y)7.05
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%.
GIC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.69. GIC pays more dividend than 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GIC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
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
58.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GIC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.21%
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
NYSE:GIC (9/2/2025, 9:56:02 AM)
36.98
-0.35 (-0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.15%
Inst Owner Change-7.65%
Ins Owners53.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap1.42B
Analysts45
Price Target38.76 (4.81%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP58.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)51.64%
Min EPS beat(2)30.01%
Max EPS beat(2)73.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)18.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.89%
Max EPS beat(4)73.27%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.57%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)6.45%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)9.76%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)1%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.25 | ||
| P/B | 4.64 | ||
| P/tB | 5.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY4.3%
SpS34.53
BVpS7.98
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)7.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.41% | ||
| ROE | 21.97% | ||
| ROCE | 22.25% | ||
| ROIC | 16.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.92% | ||
| OM | 6.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.06% | ||
| GM | 35.01% | ||
| FCFM | 4.36% |
ROA(3y)14.29%
ROA(5y)17.16%
ROE(3y)29%
ROE(5y)43.1%
ROIC(3y)21.57%
ROIC(5y)25.38%
ROICexc(3y)24.11%
ROICexc(5y)28.22%
ROICexgc(3y)28.53%
ROICexgc(5y)31.44%
ROCE(3y)28.79%
ROCE(5y)34.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.86%
OM growth 3Y-9.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
PM growth 3Y-21.86%
PM growth 5Y-1.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.49 |
F-Score5
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)100.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.36%
Profit Quality(3y)94.65%
Profit Quality(5y)85.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y-4.98%
EPS 5Y3.07%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y26.09%
EPS Next 2Y15.81%
EPS Next 3Y11.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.19%
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.57%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.73%
EBIT growth 5Y4.4%
EBIT Next Year33.19%
EBIT Next 3Y12.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.88%
FCF growth 3Y0.57%
FCF growth 5Y-5.16%
OCF growth 1Y-48.13%
OCF growth 3Y0.8%
OCF growth 5Y-5.7%