Global Industrial Company (GIC) Research

Global Industrial Company (GIC) operates as a prominent industrial distributor across North America, focusing on the value-added provision of maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) products. The company offers these essential industrial supplies under proprietary brands such as Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, and Interion. Its extensive product catalog encompasses a wide array of categories, ranging from storage solutions and safety equipment to material handling systems, HVAC units, office furnishings, janitorial supplies, specialized tools, and electrical components, thus catering to a vast spectrum of industrial demands. GIC serves a diverse clientele, including commercial businesses, public and private educational institutions, and various government entities. The company utilizes multiple channels to reach its customers, such as dedicated relationship marketers, its e-commerce platforms, and product catalogs. Founded in 1949 as Systemax Inc., Global Industrial Company is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.

Market snapshot

Symbol
GIC
Price
$32.91
Day change
+3.26%
Market cap
$1.3B
P/E ratio
16.74x
52-week range
26.38-38.79
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
Next earnings
in 2 months

Peer companies

  • Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE)
  • Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI)
  • Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (ECO)
  • The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC)
  • Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)
  • Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB)
  • Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)

Recent insider activity

  • LINDBLOOM CHAD — A-Award (3677 shares) on 2026-06-01
  • Pearlman Paul S — A-Award (3677 shares) on 2026-06-01
  • Michel Gary S — A-Award (3677 shares) on 2026-06-01
  • ROSENTHAL ROBERT — A-Award (3677 shares) on 2026-06-01
  • Buquid Jude — trade (0 shares) on 2026-05-18

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