GIC vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | GIC | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 84 | 83 | in line |
| Growth | 66 | 89 | -23 |
| Value | 49 | 76 | -27 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
GIC at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.0% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +7.0% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $2.21 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect GIC to earn is materially higher (+7.0%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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Global Industrial Company (GIC): score, valuation & FAQ
Global Industrial Company (GIC) is an Industrial Distribution company that scores 64.9 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a solid, above-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are D/E (A-), P/E (B+) and PEG (B+), while FCF (C-) rate weaker. On valuation, GIC sits about 3% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies free cash flow growing about 4% next year, holding to 4% a year by year ten.
Is GIC a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores GIC 64.9 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a solid, above-average reading. That is driven by D/E (A-), P/E (B+) and PEG (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of Global Industrial Company's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does GIC score 64.9 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on quality at 84.3 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 49.0 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. GIC earns its highest marks on D/E (A-), P/E (B+) and PEG (B+), and is held back by FCF (C-). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so GIC is measured against Industrial Distribution peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is GIC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $42.95, GIC sits about 3% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies free cash flow growing about 4% next year, holding to 4% a year by year ten. It trades at a 19.4x P/E (graded B+). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in GIC?
Mature compounder — the risk is paying up for quality at a moment when growth is decelerating. Watch for sequential revenue + margin trends; the inflection from "compounder" to "ex-compounder" is hard to spot until the multiple already started compressing.
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