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Global Industrial Co (GIC)

Global Industrial Co (GIC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/12/2025: GIC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $38

1 Year Target Price $38

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$38 Target price
52w Low $20.23
Current$27
52w High $38.42

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 33.37%
Avg. Invested days 69
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/12/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.43
1Y Target Price 38
Price to earnings Ratio 15.43
1Y Target Price 38
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 20.23 - 38.42
Updated Date 11/12/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.23 - 38.42
Updated Date 11/12/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.86%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.75

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-04
When -
Estimate 0.51
Actual 0.48

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.44%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 10.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) 22.85%

Valuation

Trailing PE 15.43
Forward PE 24.21
Enterprise Value 1073664513
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value 1073664513
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.78
Shares Outstanding 38493978
Shares Floating 13003266
Shares Outstanding 38493978
Shares Floating 13003266
Percent Insiders 52.58
Percent Institutions 35.73

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Global Industrial Co

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Global Industrial Co., founded in 1949, initially focused on industrial and commercial supplies. Over time, it evolved from a mail-order business to a multi-channel distributor, leveraging e-commerce and direct sales.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Industrial Equipment and Supplies: Provides a wide range of products including material handling equipment, storage solutions, and safety supplies.
  • MRO Supplies: Offers maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products such as cleaning supplies, tools, and hardware.
  • Office Furniture and Equipment: Sells office furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including desks, chairs, and filing cabinets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Barry Litwin is the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments focused on sales, marketing, operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Material Handling Equipment: Includes pallet jacks, forklifts, and conveyors. While precise market share data is not readily available, competitors include Crown Equipment, Toyota Material Handling, and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling.
  • Storage Solutions: Offers shelving, racking, and storage containers. Competitors include Stanley Black & Decker, Tennsco, and Lyon Workspace Products.
  • Safety Supplies: Provides personal protective equipment (PPE), safety signage, and first aid kits. Key competitors include Grainger, MSC Industrial Direct, and Fastenal.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industrial distribution market is large and fragmented, driven by demand from manufacturing, construction, and other sectors. E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role.

Positioning

Global Industrial Co. is a mid-sized player in the industrial distribution market, known for its wide product selection and strong e-commerce presence. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to cater to diverse customer needs.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars. Global Industrial Co. has a relatively small percentage of this TAM and is well positioned to grow.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive product selection
  • Strong e-commerce platform
  • Established brand reputation
  • Efficient distribution network

Weaknesses

  • Lower profit margins compared to larger competitors
  • High dependence on key suppliers
  • Vulnerable to economic downturns
  • Brand recognition lower than larger companies

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new product categories
  • Acquiring smaller competitors
  • Increasing international sales
  • Leveraging data analytics to improve customer service

Threats

  • Increased competition from online retailers
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices
  • Economic recession
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • W.W. Grainger (GWW)
  • Fastenal (FAST)
  • MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)

Competitive Landscape

Global Industrial Co. faces intense competition from larger players like Grainger and Fastenal. It differentiates itself through its wide product selection and strong e-commerce presence.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Global Industrial Co. has experienced moderate growth in recent years, driven by e-commerce sales and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by expansion into new markets and product categories, as well as continued investment in e-commerce.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new product lines and investments in technology to improve customer service.

Summary

Global Industrial Co. is a mid-sized player in the industrial distribution market with a strong e-commerce platform. While the company benefits from its diverse product range and efficient distribution network, it faces challenges from larger competitors and economic uncertainties. Future growth will depend on expanding into new markets and product categories, and managing its supply chain effectively. The company seems financially stable, however it has small market share and has significant growth oppertunity.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Market research reports
  • Analyst estimates
  • Financial news sources

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About Global Industrial Co

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Port Washington, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1995-06-26
CEO & Director Ms. Anesa T. Chaibi
Sector Industrials
Industry Industrial Distribution
Full time employees 1845
Full time employees 1845

Global Industrial Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as an industrial distributor of various industrial and maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) products in the United States and Canada. The company offers storage and shelving products, safety and security products, carts and trucks, HVAC and fans, furniture and decor, material handling products, janitorial and facility maintenance products, workbenches and shop desks, tools and instruments, plumbing and pumps, office and school supplies, packaging and shipping products, lighting and electrical products, foodservice and retail products, medical and laboratory products, motors and power transmission products, building supplies, machining products, fasteners and hardware, vehicle maintenance products, and raw materials. It distributes its industrial and MRO products under the Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, Interion, and Absocold brands. The company serves for-profit and not-for-profit businesses; state, local, and private educational organizations; and government entities, including federal, state, and local municipalities through relationship marketers, e-commerce sites, and catalogs. The company was formerly known as Systemax Inc and changed its name to Global Industrial Company in June 2021. Global Industrial Company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.