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Global Industrial CoGIC +3.98%84 EV-to-FCF is 17.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 18.91. GuruFocus rates GIC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks worse than 56.3% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Global Industrial Co's Enterprise Value is $1,376 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $77 Mil. Therefore, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GIC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -74.25 Med: 18.91 Max: 276.23
Current: 17.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Global Industrial Co was 276.23. The lowest was -74.25. And the median was 18.91.
GIC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 56.3% of 119
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 15.27
vs GIC: 17.85
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:GIC) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $34.98.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Global Industrial Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Global Industrial Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Global Industrial Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,376 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $77 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-FCF of 17.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #67 out of 119 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.85 is near median its 10-year median of 18.91. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.27. Global Industrial Co's value of 17.85 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #67 out of 119 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's EV-to-FCF compare to DSGR and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #67 out of 119 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Global Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.27. Global Industrial Co's value of 17.85 is 16.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.91 vs. the industry median of 15.27, 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-FCF for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Distribution companies is 15.27, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.85 is 16.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current EV-to-FCF is 17.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.91. 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 $34.30, compared to a current price of $34.98 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.91 and 16.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 15.27. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (GIC), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.85 as of Jul. 16, 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 $34.98 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.30.
GuruFocus considers Global Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GIC:
EV-to-FCF: 17.85 (near median its 10-year median of 18.91)
GF Value™: $34.30 vs. price of $34.98 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#67 of 119)
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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