Global Industrial Company (GIC)
NYSE:GIC
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GIC Stock Chart & Stats
$33.29
$0.16(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.29
$0.16(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.04 - $38.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.14K
Average Volume (3M)101.79K
Market Cap
$1.17B
Enterprise Value$1.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$61.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$99.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.93
Shares Outstanding38,261,100
10 Day Avg. Volume119,068
30 Day Avg. Volume101,789
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.92
Price to Book (P/B)3.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.81
P/FCF Ratio15.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.10
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Top-line Growth & Sales MomentumConsistent top-line momentum—Q1 revenue +9.2% (average daily sales +7.6%) and management noting growth continued into Q2—signals expanding market share across e‑commerce, direct sales and Canada. Durable volume and price mix gains support scale, reinvestment, and longer-term margin recovery.
Balance-sheet Strength & LiquidityRobust liquidity—cash of $61.7M, no debt and ~ $120M of facility availability—gives durable financial flexibility to fund maintenance capex, working capital swings, dividends and opportunistic buybacks. This reduces refinancing risk and supports steady capital allocation over the coming quarters.
Solid Cash Generation & FCF ConversionConsistent free cash flow (TTM ~$77.1M, ~0.95x net income) demonstrates earnings quality and strong cash conversion for a distributor. Reliable FCF supports recurring dividends, targeted buybacks and reinvestment in distribution/e‑commerce initiatives, improving resilience through cycles.
Bears Say
Input & Logistics-driven Margin HeadwindsManagement cites elevated steel, rising diesel/fuel and evolving tariff risk as ongoing headwinds. For an industrial distributor with material freight and commodity exposure, persistent input cost inflation can compress gross margins for multiple quarters if price pass‑through lags or competitive dynamics limit price recovery.
Limited Cash Flow Coverage Of DebtAlthough absolute leverage is moderate, operating cash flow covering ~0.45x of total debt and notable year‑to‑year cash volatility reduce the cushion for servicing obligations or funding buybacks/dividends under stress. Working‑capital swings could constrain capital allocation flexibility over the medium term.
Structural Margin Compression Vs Prior PeaksProfitability remains below earlier peaks, reflecting sustained margin pressure. As a distributor with modest operating margins, structural constraints—from competition, freight and commodity costs, and pricing dynamics—make it difficult to re‑attain prior margin levels without lasting mix shifts or higher private‑label penetration.
Global Industrial Company News
GIC FAQ
What was Global Industrial Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Industrial Company lowest stock price was $26.04 and its highest was $38.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Industrial Company’s market cap?
Global Industrial Company’s market cap is $1.17B.
When is Global Industrial Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Industrial Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Global Industrial Company’s earnings last quarter?
Global Industrial Company released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.407 by -$0.017.
Is Global Industrial Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Industrial Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Global Industrial Company pay dividends?
Global Industrial Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.48%. See more information on Global Industrial Company dividends here
What is Global Industrial Company’s EPS estimate?
Global Industrial Company’s EPS estimate is 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does Global Industrial Company have?
Global Industrial Company has 38,261,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Industrial Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Industrial Company reported an EPS of $0.39 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.407. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.409%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Industrial Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GIC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GIC Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $385.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Industrial Company
Global Industrial Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as a value-added industrial distributor of industrial and maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) products in North America. The company offers industrial and MRO products under Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, and Interion trademarks. It offers products, including storage and shelving, safety and security, carts and trucks, HVAC and fans, furniture and decor, material handling, janitorial and facility maintenance, workbenches and shop desks, tools and instruments, plumbing and pumps, office and school supplies, packaging and shipping, lighting and electrical, food service and retail, medical and laboratory, motors and power transmission, building supplies, machining, fasteners and hardware, vehicle maintenance, and raw materials. The company offers its products to businesses; state, local, and private educational organizations; and government entities through relationship marketers, e-commerce sites, and catalogs. The company was formerly known as Systemax Inc. Global Industrial Company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.
GIC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational momentum — double-digit growth in Canada, overall revenue up 9.2%, average daily sales +7.6%, operating income up 13.2% and continuing strategic progress across sales realignment, e-commerce and MRO expansion. These positives are tempered by margin pressures from fuel, product mix, elevated steel prices and potential tariff risk, along with a non-repeat of prior FIFO-related margin benefits and a modest June timing headwind. On balance, the company presented strong execution and balance-sheet strength while acknowledging manageable near-term margin headwinds.View all GIC earnings summariesGIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
1.22% Insiders
12.67% Mutual Funds
4.06% Other Institutional Investors
75.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors