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Global Industrial CoGIC +1.51%82 Net Current Asset Value is $3.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 11.96. GuruFocus rates GIC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 105 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks worse than 81.9% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Global Industrial Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
GIC'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 11.96 Max: 178.78
Current: 9.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Global Industrial Co was 178.78. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 11.96.
GIC's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 81.9% of 105
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs GIC: 9.66
Global Industrial Co (NYSE:GIC) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Global Industrial Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Global Industrial Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's Net Current Asset Value 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.
Global Industrial Co Net Current Asset Value Chart
GIC vs DSGR, TITN, BXC: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $3.70 mean?
Global Industrial Co (GIC) has a Net Current Asset Value of $3.70 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 11.96. Over the past decade, Global Industrial Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.83 to 178.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #86 out of 105 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Global Industrial Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Global Industrial Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $3.70 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 11.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 178.78. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.71. Global Industrial Co's value of $3.70 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #86 out of 105 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to DSGR and TITN?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #86 out of 105 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Global Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.71. Global Industrial Co's value of $3.70 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Industrial Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.83 to 178.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.96 vs. the industry median of 2.71, 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 Net Current Asset Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.71, based on 105 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $3.70 is 36.5% 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $3.70, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 11.96. 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 $34.37, compared to a current price of $35.74 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $3.70, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 11.96 and 36.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.71. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (GIC), the current Net Current Asset Value is $3.70 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 $35.74 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.37.
GuruFocus considers Global Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GIC:
Net Current Asset Value: $3.70 (69% below median its 10-year median of 11.96)
GF Value™: $34.37 vs. price of $35.74 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#86 of 105)
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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