Travis Perkins (OTCMKTS:TVPKF) and Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) Critical Review

Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) and Travis Perkins (OTCMKTS:TVPKF) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Global Industrial and Travis Perkins’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Global Industrial	6.06%	21.49%	11.60%
Travis Perkins	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Global Industrial and Travis Perkins”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Global Industrial	$1.38 billion	1.08	$72.10 million	$2.24	17.41
Travis Perkins	$6.05 billion	0.31	$47.39 million	N/A	N/A

Global Industrial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Travis Perkins.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Global Industrial and Travis Perkins, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Global Industrial	0	2	0	0	2.00
Travis Perkins	0	0	0	0	0.00

Volatility & Risk

Global Industrial has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Travis Perkins has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

31.2% of Global Industrial shares are owned by institutional investors. 64.5% of Global Industrial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Global Industrial beats Travis Perkins on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Global Industrial

Global Industrial Company operates as an industrial distributor of various industrial and maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) products in North America. It offers 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, foodservice and retail, medical and laboratory, motors and power transmission, building supplies, machining, fasteners and hardware, vehicle maintenance, and raw materials. The company offers industrial and MRO products under the Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, Interion, and Absocold trademarks. It serves businesses; state, local, and private educational organizations; and government entities through relationship marketers, e-commerce sites, signature campaigns, and catalogs. The company was formerly known as Systemax Inc. Global Industrial Company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.

About Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins plc engages in distribution of building material products in the United Kingdom. It operates through Merchanting and Toolstation segments. The company offers tools and building supplies. It also distributes pipeline products, as well as supplies managed services, and commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions. In addition, the company provides in specialist civils and drainage solutions; and air-conditioning and refrigeration products and heat pumps. Further, it provides insulation and interior building products to interior building specialists, contractors, and builders; and kitchens and joinery products. Additionally, the company manufactures and supplies staircases, i-joists, precision floor kits, painted MDF profiles, and door kits/sets. The company markets its products under Travis Perkins, Toolstation, BSS, Keyline, and CCF brands. It sells its products through branches and distribution centres, as well as online. Travis Perkins plc was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Northampton, the United Kingdom.