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Global Industrial Company (GIC) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$44.03 +1.52% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.26

Global Industrial Company (GIC) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 80/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (35.5% gross margin, 31% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $1.65B
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As of 2026-11-03, Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $44.03 (+1.52% 1D, market cap $1.65B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, GIC ranks #4 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), GIC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.4x, gross margin of 35.5%, and ROIC of 31.4%. By comparison, ENR (Energizer Holdings Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 6.6x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $1.59B) and ATS (ATS Corporation) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ENR leads on earnings multiple (6.6x) while ENR leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per GIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000945114), Global Industrial Company generated $1.38B in revenue (+4.8% YoY), $72.1M in net income, and $74.7M in free cash flow against $580.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (35.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.25 (+0.51%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 20/20 (A+) • 5.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 80/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.3% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk B+
Cash (20)Whales (13)SEC (18)Macro (13)CEO (16)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.9% Base Target
$57 Bull$48 Base$36 Bear
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (80/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GIC SCORES 80/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+20/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.4% FCF Margin ($74.7M FCF) & 35.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.45 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (50) create a -7 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
88
Grade A$44.09+0.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
85
Grade A$44.12+1.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
83
Grade A$44.60-1.3% Next Q
Current
80
Grade B+$44.03+8.2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 80/100 (B+) score, GIC faces multiple-compression risk if 23.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 33.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($41.94) or 200D SMA ($35.10) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($48.39) toward Bear Floor ($36.10).

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GIC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +33.71%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $44.27H $44.27L $43.37C $44.03VOL 112.5K
RES: $47.05SUP: $43.58SMA50: $41.94SMA200: $35.10
$46.39$41.41$36.42$31.44$26.45RES $47.05SUP $43.58$44.032026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
17.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (GIC)

Industrials Rank #4 of 486 ⚔️ ENR vs GIC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (GIC vs. ENR, ATS, ALG, RUN)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Global Industrial Company (GIC) ranks #4 by composite RQD confidence (80/100, grade B+) and #221 by equity capitalization ($1.65B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ENR leads on earnings valuation at 6.6x trailing P/E, while ENR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 41.7% gross margin. GIC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 80/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
GIC ACTIVE
Global Industrial Company
B+ 80/100 23.4x 35.5% 31.4% +1.52% $1.65B Benchmark Subject
ENR
Energizer Holdings Inc.
C- 61/100 6.6x 41.7% 85.0% +4.45% $1.59B /enr-vs-gic →
ATS
ATS Corporation
D 45/100 — — — +3.15% $1.78B /ats-vs-gic →
ALG
Alamo Group Inc.
C- 60/100 17.2x 24.8% 14.3% +3.36% $1.80B /alg-vs-gic →
RUN
Sunrun Inc.
E 25/100 — — -3.2% +10.29% $1.80B /run-vs-gic →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000945114 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Global Industrial Company (GIC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.38B (+4.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.32B , and +8.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $72.1M, operating cash flow of $77.8M, and free cash flow of $74.7M (+59.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, GIC closed FY2025 with $580.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.45, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.38B $72.1M $77.8M $74.7M $580.8M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.32B $61.0M $50.7M $46.9M $520.7M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.27B $70.7M $112.0M $112.0M — —

3. GIC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GIC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $44.03 (+1.52% 1D, market cap $1.65B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, GIC ranks #4 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GIC compare to ENR and ATS in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), GIC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.4x, gross margin of 35.5%, and ROIC of 31.4%. By comparison, ENR (Energizer Holdings Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 6.6x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $1.59B) and ATS (ATS Corporation) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ENR leads on earnings multiple (6.6x) while ENR leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GIC?

Per GIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000945114), Global Industrial Company generated $1.38B in revenue (+4.8% YoY), $72.1M in net income, and $74.7M in free cash flow against $580.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (35.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GIC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GIC last traded at $44.03 (+1.52% on volume of 116,986 shares), positioning the stock +4.98% above its 50-day simple moving average ($41.94) and +25.44% above its 200-day simple moving average ($35.10). Across its 52-week range of $26.40 to $45.19, GIC sits at the 93.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.0% ($41.83 to $46.23).

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GIC — Global Industrial Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Global Industrial Company (GIC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 80/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $44.03 (+1.52% 1D, market capitalization $1.65B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (20/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 31.4%, gross margin of 35.5%, operating margin of 7.1%, and free cash flow yield of 4.43%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (13/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 7.45, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Global Industrial Company is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, operating within the Industrial Machinery/Components industry..7B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Global Industrial Company (GIC) reported $1.38B in annual revenue (up from $1.32B in FY2024, +4.8% YoY) and $72.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.27B revenue, $70.7M net income) through FY2025, GIC scaled operating cash flow to $77.8M and free cash flow to $74.7M, backed by $580.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 80/100): Strong cash generator (35.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 20/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $26.40 – $45.19 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 23.4x trailing P/E and 16.2x EV/EBITDA against 7.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Industrial Machinery/Components (Industrials), GIC carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 35.5%.

  • Key Question #1: Can GIC sustain or expand its 7.1% operating margin and 31.4% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.38B and free cash flow of $74.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is GIC's 21.8x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $55.08 (+27.0%)
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A 31.4% ROIC and 4.43% FCF yield, paired with an Altman Z-Score of 7.45, point to a highly cash-generative business with strong balance

A 31.4% ROIC and 4.43% FCF yield, paired with an Altman Z-Score of 7.45, point to a highly cash-generative business with strong balance-sheet quality.. When you look under the hood at GIC, Fundamental Cash Engine is 20/20 with 35.5% gross margins and 31.4% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (13/20) has been quietly accumulating below $45.19. My 12M target is $55.08.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

@BearTrap_Alert Shorting a 13/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $43.37 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $34.70 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $43.37

At a P/E (TTM) of 23.4 and EV/EBITDA of 16.2, with a 7.1% operating margin, the valuation already reflects much of the quality, leaving

At a P/E (TTM) of 23.4 and EV/EBITDA of 16.2, with a 7.1% operating margin, the valuation already reflects much of the quality, leaving limited margin for error.. Look at the math on GIC: paying 23.4x trailing P/E for 31.4% ROIC and 7.1% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Industrial Machinery/Components demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $38.17 before getting long.

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