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Global Industrial CoGIC +0.76%82 EV-to-EBIT is 14.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 13.21. GuruFocus rates GIC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 132 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks worse than 53.79% on this metric.
Global Industrial Co (NYSE:GIC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Global Industrial Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,243 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $100 Mil.
* 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.
Global Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Global Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Global Industrial Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,415 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $100 Mil.
* 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.
Global Industrial Co (GIC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.21. Over the past decade, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.33 to 31.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #71 out of 132 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.14 is near median its 10-year median of 13.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 31.42. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.86. Global Industrial Co's value of 14.14 is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #71 out of 132 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DSGR and TITN?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #71 out of 132 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Global Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.86. Global Industrial Co's value of 14.14 is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Industrial Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.33 to 31.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.21 vs. the industry median of 12.86, Global Industrial Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.86, based on 132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.14 is 10% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.21. 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 $34.38, compared to a current price of $36.01 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.21 and 10% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.86. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (GIC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.14 as of Aug. 03, 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 $36.01 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.38.
GuruFocus considers Global Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GIC:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.14 (near median its 10-year median of 13.21)
GF Value™: $34.38 vs. price of $36.01 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Industrial Distribution median (#71 of 132)
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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