GIC (Global Industrial Co) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.18 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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GIC Global Industrial Co GIC
80 GF Score
Price $38.74
GF Value $34.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Global Industrial Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Global Industrial Co GIC +3.61% 80 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.18 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates GIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-06), Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.18.


Global Industrial Co  (NYSE:GIC) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


Global Industrial Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


GIC vs DSGR, TITN, BXC: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Global Industrial Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.18 mean?
Global Industrial Co (GIC) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.18 as of Aug. 06, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Global Industrial Co and its competitors.
Is Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Global Industrial Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.18. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to DSGR and TITN?
Global Industrial Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.18 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Global Industrial Co and its competitors. Global Industrial Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.18. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.89, compared to a current price of $38.74 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.18. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Industrial Co (GIC), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.18 as of Aug. 06, 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 $38.74 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.89. GuruFocus considers Global Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GIC:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.18
  • GF Value™: $34.89 vs. price of $38.74 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges GML0:Germany
Address 11 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY, USA, 11050
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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