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Global Industrial CoGIC +1.93%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 12.33. GuruFocus rates GIC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks worse than 65.96% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Global Industrial Co's enterprise value is $1,431 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $108 Mil. Therefore, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GIC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 12.33 Max: 28.42
Current: 13.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Global Industrial Co was 28.42. The lowest was 2.99. And the median was 12.33.
GIC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.96% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.27
vs GIC: 13.28
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Global Industrial Co (NYSE:GIC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Global Industrial Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Industrial Co's share price for today is $36.43.
Global Industrial Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.930.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Global Industrial Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,431 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's EBITDA 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 $108 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-EBITDA of 13.28 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Industrial Co. This is near median its historical median of 12.33. Over the past decade, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.99 to 28.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #93 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Global Industrial Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.28 is near median its 10-year median of 12.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 28.42. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27. Global Industrial Co's value of 13.28 is 43.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #93 out of 141 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-EBITDA compare to DSGR and TITN?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #93 out of 141 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Global Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27. Global Industrial Co's value of 13.28 is 43.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Industrial Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.99 to 28.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.33 vs. the industry median of 9.27, 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.27, based on 141 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.28 is 43.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Industrial Co. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.33. 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 $34.39, compared to a current price of $36.43 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.33 and 43.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.27. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (GIC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28 as of Aug. 04, 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 $36.43 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.39.
GuruFocus considers Global Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GIC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.28 (near median its 10-year median of 12.33)
GF Value™: $34.39 vs. price of $36.43 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#93 of 141)
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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