Global Industrial CoFRA:GML0 83 Net Margin % is 4.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 5.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:GML0 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks better than 63.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GML0'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.33 Med: 5.39 Max: 25.05
Current: 5.33
FRA:GML0's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.06% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs FRA:GML0: 5.33
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Global Industrial Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Global Industrial Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's Net Margin % 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.
FRA:GML0 vs DSGR, TITN, BXC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's Net Margin % 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.
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) has a Net Margin % of 4.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #58 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Global Industrial Co's Net Margin % too high?
Global Industrial Co's current Net Margin % of 4.74% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.39. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Global Industrial Co's value of 4.74% is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #58 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's Net Margin % compare to DSGR and TITN?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #58 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Global Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Global Industrial Co's value of 4.74% is 53.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.39 vs. the industry median of 3.09, 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 Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current Net Margin % of 4.74% is 53.4% 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current Net Margin % is 4.74%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 5.39. 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?
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) has a current Net Margin % of 4.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.18, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.74%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.39 and 53.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0), the current Net Margin % is 4.74% 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 (FRA:GML0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.40 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.18.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GML0:
Net Margin %: 4.74% (12% below median its 10-year median of 5.39)
GF Value™: €27.18 vs. price of €26.40 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#58 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GML0 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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