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Global Industrial CoGIC -1.07%83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates GIC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks better than 71.94% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GIC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 0.95 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Global Industrial Co was 0.99. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 0.95.
GIC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.94% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs GIC: 0.92
Global Industrial Co (NYSE:GIC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Global Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Global Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Global Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Global Industrial Co (GIC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Industrial Co. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.91 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #39 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.10 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 0.99. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Global Industrial Co's value of 1.10 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #39 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DSGR and TITN?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #39 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Global Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Global Industrial Co's value of 1.10 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Industrial Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.91 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Global Industrial Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.55, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.10 is 56.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Industrial Co. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Industrial Co (GIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.36, compared to a current price of $35.98 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 56.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (GIC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Global Industrial Co (GIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.98 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.36.
GuruFocus considers Global Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GIC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.10 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: $34.36 vs. price of $35.98 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#39 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Industrial Co is a value-added industrial distributor. The company distributes a wide range of industrial and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products to customers across North America, 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 material.
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