Global Industrial Company (GIC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.40
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.77
30Y Low2.5·High22.2
P/FCF
↓
17.02
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.70
30Y Low1.1·High153.5
P/B Ratio
↓
4.07
↓-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.43
30Y Low0.2·High12.7
ROE
↓
24.3%
↑-39% vs avg
5yr avg: 40.0%
30Y Low-33%·High129%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.98
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.94
30Y Low0.0·High6.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GIC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Global Industrial Company trades at 17.9x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 17.2x, sitting at the 52nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 29%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 17.0x P/FCF, 18% below the 5-year average of 20.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.3B | $1.1B | $952M | $1.5B | $896M | $1.6B | $1.4B | $949M | $905M | $1.3B | $326M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.3B | $1.2B | $990M | $1.5B | $970M | $1.6B | $1.4B | $920M | $610M | $1.1B | $177M |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.94 | 15.79 | 15.69 | 21.11 | 11.42 | 22.23 | 20.99 | 19.50 | 4.03 | 31.09 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.92 | 0.81 | 0.72 | 1.16 | 0.77 | 1.46 | 1.31 | 1.00 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.19 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.07 | 3.58 | 3.39 | 5.81 | 4.26 | 10.12 | 12.67 | 5.40 | 6.58 | 5.91 | 1.52 |
| P/FCF | 17.02 | 15.04 | 20.30 | 13.73 | 20.95 | 33.50 | 20.66 | 15.42 | — | 29.23 | — |
| P/OCF | 16.34 | 14.44 | 18.78 | 13.25 | 17.86 | 31.21 | 19.84 | 13.87 | — | 27.43 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GIC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Global Industrial Company's enterprise value stands at 12.4x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 12.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 10% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.84 | 0.75 | 1.21 | 0.83 | 1.53 | 1.38 | 0.97 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.40 | 11.00 | 11.24 | 15.01 | 8.89 | 17.69 | 16.08 | 13.10 | 9.21 | 14.24 | 18.80 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.38 | 11.87 | 12.38 | 16.01 | 9.22 | 18.44 | 16.88 | 14.09 | 9.76 | 23.34 | 6.59 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.52 | 21.12 | 14.29 | 22.67 | 34.96 | 21.65 | 14.96 | — | 24.92 | — |
GIC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Global Industrial Company earns an operating margin of 7.1%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.1%. ROE of 24.3% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 7.9%. ROIC of 21.9% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.5% | 35.5% | 34.3% | 34.2% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 34.7% | 34.4% | 34.3% | 27.8% | 19.3% |
| Operating Margin | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 25.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.3% | 24.3% | 22.7% | 30.4% | 43.3% | 79.3% | 46.3% | 31.0% | 128.6% | 19.0% | -13.9% |
| ROA | 13.1% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 14.6% | 18.3% | 26.5% | 16.9% | 10.5% | 41.6% | 7.2% | -5.1% |
| ROIC | 21.9% | 21.9% | 19.0% | 24.1% | 31.2% | 33.5% | 39.6% | 33.7% | — | 116.0% | 5.9% |
| ROCE | 25.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | 30.1% | 39.9% | 42.6% | 39.5% | 34.1% | 32.0% | 29.9% | 1.6% |
GIC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Global Industrial Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.0x, which is very conservative (69% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $36M ($104M total debt minus $68M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.82 | 0.39 | — | — | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.99 | 0.98 | — | — | 0.02 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.61 | -0.16 | -2.15 | -0.87 | -0.70 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.74 | -0.41 | -4.46 | -2.46 | -15.90 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.48 | 0.82 | 0.57 | 1.72 | 1.47 | 0.99 | -0.47 | — | -4.31 | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | 400.00 | 87.73 | 95.64 | 880.00 | 840.00 | — | 39.06 | 228.50 | 89.33 |
GIC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Global Industrial Company's current ratio of 2.22x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.24x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.89x to 2.22x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.09 | 1.89 | 2.13 | 1.68 | 1.42 | 1.90 | 1.31 | 1.56 | 1.57 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.10 | 1.03 | 0.96 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.20 | 1.03 | 1.15 | 1.14 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.61 | 0.78 | 0.58 | 0.46 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.62 | 2.74 | 2.39 | 1.69 | 2.29 | 2.97 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.09 | 5.09 | 5.17 | 5.56 | 4.15 | 3.99 | 5.08 | 5.52 | 5.49 | 6.95 | 9.63 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 36.95 | 35.09 | 37.44 | 33.80 | 36.67 | 36.29 | 34.00 | 34.23 | 21.09 | 32.28 |
GIC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Global Industrial Company returns 3.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 3.2% dividend yield and 0.7% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 55.9% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 5.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 9.9% | 27.6% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 55.9% | 55.9% | 63.0% | 43.3% | 35.0% | 60.5% | 205.4% | 539.4% | 48.6% | 32.2% | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 24.8% | 3.2% | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.9% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.8% | 6.5% | — | 3.4% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 10.5% | 27.6% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $38M | $38M | $38M | $38M | $38M | $38M | $38M | $38M | $38M | $37M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GIC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GICYou | $1B | 17.9 | 12.4 | 17.0 | 35.5% | 7.1% | 24.3% | 21.9% | 1.0 |
 MSM | $6B | 32.6 | 17.3 | 26.9 | 40.8% | 8.3% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 1.3 |
 GWW | $62B | 37.3 | 22.0 | 46.8 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
 FAST | $52B | 41.8 | 28.6 | 49.8 | 45.0% | 20.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% | 0.2 |
 DXPE | $3B | 30.9 | 15.0 | 47.5 | 31.5% | 8.8% | 19.3% | 12.5% | 4.6 |
 WSO | $16B | 31.7 | 21.5 | 29.4 | 28.0% | 9.6% | 15.8% | 16.6% | 0.7 |
 SITE | $5B | 31.3 | 14.4 | 18.9 | 34.8% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 2.6 |
 POOL | $7B | 18.0 | 11.7 | 23.1 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 33.1% | 22.3% | 0.6 |
 FERG | $46B | 25.1 | 17.1 | 28.4 | 30.7% | 8.5% | 32.4% | 18.0% | 2.0 |
 MMM | $84B | 27.0 | 16.9 | 60.5 | 39.6% | 18.3% | 75.2% | 28.1% | 2.4 |
 HON | $141B | 30.2 | 20.5 | 26.1 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.4 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 31.7% | 4.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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GIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GIC stock.
What is Global Industrial Company's P/E ratio?
Global Industrial Company's current P/E ratio is 17.9x. The historical average is 24.1x. This places it at the 52th percentile of its historical range.
What is Global Industrial Company's EV/EBITDA?
Global Industrial Company's current EV/EBITDA is 12.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.8x.
What is Global Industrial Company's ROE?
Global Industrial Company's return on equity (ROE) is 24.3%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 16.2%.
Is GIC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Global Industrial Company is trading at a P/E of 17.9x. This is at the 52th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Global Industrial Company's dividend yield?
Global Industrial Company's current dividend yield is 3.16% with a payout ratio of 55.9%.
What are Global Industrial Company's profit margins?
Global Industrial Company has 35.5% gross margin and 7.1% operating margin.
How much debt does Global Industrial Company have?
Global Industrial Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.