Global Industrial [GIC] vs Fastenal [FAST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Global Industrial
NYSE
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Fastenal
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Global Industrial wins in 9 metrics, Fastenal wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Global Industrial | Fastenal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.88 | 45.83 | Global Industrial |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.46 | 14.36 | Global Industrial |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 35.06 | 14.32 | Fastenal |
| PEG Ratio | 0.84 | 21.76 | Global Industrial |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.69 | 31.76 | Global Industrial |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.00% | 15.30% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.33% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 9.33% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 22.93% | 32.56% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 9.79% | 20.31% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $46.90M | $946.80M | Fastenal |
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 7.08% | 47.99% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.03 | 7.04 | Global Industrial |
| Enterprise Value | $1.41B | $55.31B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.06 | 7.12 | Global Industrial |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.06% | 45.32% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $35 | $7 | Global Industrial |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.70 | $1.04 | Global Industrial |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.78 | 0.96 | Global Industrial |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Global Industrial vs Fastenal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Industrial | 2.37% | 3.80% | 32.07% | 37.68% | 52.80% | 51.59% |
| Fastenal | 2.54% | 3.07% | 7.01% | 23.72% | 34.74% | 41.68% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Industrial | 7.08% | 17.81% | 64.72% | 299.12% | 197.95% | 431.77% |
| Fastenal | 47.99% | 97.76% | 106.35% | 421.10% | 777.87% | 1,233.07% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Global Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.36B | $54.70B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 100,952 | 7,554,816 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 116,904 | 6,585,349 |
| Last Close | $36.32 | $50.39 |
| 52 Week Range | $20.79 - $36.79 | $32.04 - $50.60 |
| % from 52W High | -1.28% | -0.42% |
| All-Time High | $53.00 (Oct 14, 1996) | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -31.47% | -40.63% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.24% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.33% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 35.06 | 14.32 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.95 | $3.32 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.44 | $0.21 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $60.60M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $45.55M | $657.05M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.86% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.76 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Global Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.88 | 45.83 |
| Forward P/E | 18.98 | 21.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.84 | 21.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.03 | 7.04 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.46 | 14.36 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.36B | $54.70B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.41B | $55.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.06 | 7.12 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.69 | 31.76 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.78 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.95 | $3.32 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Global Industrial vs Fastenal
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $321.00M | $2.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $208.90M | $1.14B |
| Gross Profit | $112.10M | $942.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $18.20M | $436.10M |
| EBITDA | $20.10M | $483.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $18.10M | $436.60M |
| Income Tax | $4.60M | $106.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $13.60M | $330.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $39.00M | $237.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $372.90M | $3.46B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $180.40M | $820.30M |
| Long-Term Debt | $66.30M | $309.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $287.90M | $3.81B |
| Retained Earnings | $92.10M | $3.74B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $88.30M | $1.41B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-2.40M | $240.80M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-200,000 | $-64.30M |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.20M | $209.30M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-490.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 416,071 | 25.33M |
| Short Ratio | 4.55 | 3.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 100,952 | 7,554,816 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 116,904 | 6,585,349 |
| Shares Outstanding | 38.23M | 1.15B |
| Float Shares | 12.90M | 1.14B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.53% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.36% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Global Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | GIC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.76 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.86% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.80 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.75% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.40 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2025 | N/A |