Global Industrial CoFRA:GML0 -2.82%83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:GML0 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.46. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks worse than 71.58% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GML0'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Global Industrial Co was 0.63. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.35.
FRA:GML0's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 71.58% of 95
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs FRA:GML0: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Global Industrial Co was 4.71%. The lowest was 0.55%. And the median was 2.09%.
During the past 12 months, Global Industrial Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Global Industrial Co was 68.70% per year. The lowest was 12.60% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Global Industrial Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Global Industrial Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio 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, BXC, TITN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Global Industrial Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #68 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Global Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Global Industrial Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.63. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Global Industrial Co's value of 0.72 is 71.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #68 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DSGR and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #68 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Global Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Global Industrial Co's value of 0.72 is 71.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Industrial Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Industrial Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 71.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.46, compared to a current price of €27.60 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 71.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 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 €27.60 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.46.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GML0:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.72 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: €28.46 vs. price of €27.60 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#68 of 95)
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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