(GIC) Global Industrial - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US37892E1029

GIC: Industrial, Storage, Tools, Building, Safety

Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC) is a leading distributor of industrial and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, serving a diverse range of industries across the United States and Canada. The company offers an extensive portfolio of over 1.5 million products, including storage solutions, safety equipment, material handling systems, janitorial supplies, tools, and HVAC systems. Its product range also extends to specialized categories such as medical and laboratory equipment, foodservice supplies, and vehicle maintenance products. Global Industrial operates under several trusted brands, including Global, Nexel, Paramount, and Interion, ensuring a broad market reach and customer satisfaction. The company primarily targets businesses, educational institutions, government entities, and non-profit organizations, leveraging a multi-channel distribution network that includes e-commerce platforms, catalogs, and direct sales teams. With a history dating back to 1949, Global Industrial has established itself as a reliable partner for organizations seeking industrial and MRO solutions.

Formerly known as Systemax Inc., the company rebranded as Global Industrial Company in June 2021 to reflect its core focus on industrial distribution. Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, Global Industrial has built a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Its e-commerce platform, GlobalIndustrial.com, is a key driver of sales, offering customers a seamless online shopping experience. The company’s strategic focus on digital transformation and supply chain optimization has positioned it well to compete in the evolving industrial distribution landscape. With a market capitalization of approximately $982 million, Global Industrial operates with a forward P/E ratio of 15.36, indicating moderate growth expectations.

Based on the provided and , Global Industrial Companys stock (NYSE:GIC) is currently trading at $25.91, above its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMAs) of $22.48 and $22.76, respectively, but below its 200-day SMA of $27.48. This suggests the stock is in a recovery phase after a recent pullback. The average true range (ATR) of 0.87 indicates moderate volatility. From a fundamental perspective, the company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.21 and forward P/E of 15.36 suggest a reasonable valuation relative to earnings expectations. The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.64 and price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.02 reflect a balance between revenue generation and asset valuation. With a return on equity (RoE) of 21.33%, the company demonstrates strong profitability. Overall, the stock is expected to show upside potential if it can break above the 200-day SMA, supported by its solid fundamental performance.

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GIC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 982m
Sector Industrials
Industry Industrial Distribution
GiC Sub-Industry Trading Companies & Distributors
IPO / Inception 1995-06-26

GIC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 2.36
Fundamental 45.3
Dividend Rating 29.2
Rel. Strength -31
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 23.25 USD
Fair Price DCF 19.98 USD

GIC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.73%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.30%
Annual Growth 5y -21.80%
Payout Consistency 40.6%

GIC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -31%
Growth Correlation 12m -87.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 11%
CAGR 5y 10.12%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.19
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.93
Alpha -33.36
Beta 0.896
Volatility 40.43%
Current Volume 70.9k
Average Volume 20d 105.6k
What is the price of GIC stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 25.97 with a total of 70,933 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.41%, over one month by +23.26%, over three months by +10.87% and over the past year by -23.38%.
Is Global Industrial a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 45.33 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of GIC as of May 2025 is 23.25. This means that GIC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.47%.
Is GIC a buy, sell or hold?
Global Industrial has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GIC.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for GIC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, GIC Global Industrial will be worth about 25.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 25.97. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -0.15%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 38 46.3%
Analysts Target Price 40 54%
ValueRay Target Price 25.9 -0.2%