GMS Inc. distributes wallboards, suspended ceilings systems, and related construction products in the United States and Canada. The company offers wallboard products; and ceilings products, including suspended mineral fibers, soft fibers, and metal ceiling systems primarily used in offices, hotels, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, and various other commercial and institutional buildings. It also provides steel framing products, such as steel tracks, studs, and various other steel products used to frame the interior walls of a commercial or institutional building; and insulation, ready-mix joint compound, and various other interior construction products, as well as ancillary products comprising tools and safety products. In addition, the company distributes drywall, lumber, commercial, and residential building materials. As of April 30, 2018, it operated 214 branches across 42 states and the District of Columbia. The company also operates a network of approximately 240 distribution centers. The company was formerly known as GYP Holdings I Corp. and changed its name to GMS Inc. in July 2015. GMS Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Tucker, Georgia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Lumber & other construction materials
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNYSE:GMS
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone800-392-4619
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.05
Current Ratio3.08
Quick Ratio1.93
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.56
Forward P/E Ratio5.31
P/E Growth0.77
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.51 billion
Price / Sales0.29
Cash Flow$3.6884 per share
Price / Cash4.75
Book Value$14.12 per share
Price / Book1.24
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.01
Net Income$62.97 million
Net Margins2.13%
Return on Equity15.18%
Return on Assets5.37%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,600
Outstanding Shares41,140,000
Market Cap$728.57 million
OptionableOptionable
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is GMS's stock symbol?
GMS trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GMS."
How were GMS's earnings last quarter?
GMS Inc (NYSE:GMS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 30th. The company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.09. The business earned $778.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $768.61 million. GMS had a return on equity of 15.18% and a net margin of 2.13%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 21.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.47 earnings per share. View GMS's Earnings History.
When is GMS's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GMS?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for GMS's shares. Their predictions range from $30.00 to $41.00. On average, they anticipate GMS's share price to reach $37.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 111.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for GMS.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for GMS?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GMS in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for GMS.
Has GMS been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about GMS stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. GMS earned a coverage optimism score of 0.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of GMS's key competitors?
Who are GMS's key executives?
GMS's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. G. Michael Callahan Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 64)
- Mr. Howard Douglas Goforth, VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 55)
- Mr. Richard Alan Adams, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 58)
- Mr. Craig D. Apolinsky, VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 51)
- Ms. A. Lynn Ross, Corp. Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 51)
When did GMS IPO?
(GMS) raised $154 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, May 26th 2016. The company issued 7,000,000 shares at a price of $21.00-$23.00 per share. Barclays and Credit Suisse acted as the underwriters for the IPO and RBC Capital Markets, Baird, Wells Fargo Securities, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Raymond James and Stephens were co-managers.
Who are GMS's major shareholders?
GMS's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.15%), Rubric Capital Management LP (4.88%), FMR LLC (4.21%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.54%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.15%) and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (2.09%). Company insiders that own GMS stock include Craig D Apolinsky, G Michael Callahan Jr, H Douglas Goforth, Investors Lp Aea, J David Smith, John J Gavin, Lynn Ross, Richard Alan Adams and Richard K Mueller. View Institutional Ownership Trends for GMS.
Which institutional investors are selling GMS stock?
GMS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Citadel Advisors LLC, Man Group plc, Credit Suisse AG, AQR Capital Management LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., BlackRock Inc., Wells Fargo & Company MN and BlueMountain Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold GMS company stock in the last year include G Michael Callahan Jr, H Douglas Goforth, Investors Lp Aea and Richard K Mueller. View Insider Buying and Selling for GMS.
Which institutional investors are buying GMS stock?
GMS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., FMR LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, American Century Companies Inc., Rubric Capital Management LP, JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Renaissance Technologies LLC. Company insiders that have bought GMS stock in the last two years include Craig D Apolinsky, J David Smith, John J Gavin, Lynn Ross and Richard Alan Adams. View Insider Buying and Selling for GMS.
How do I buy shares of GMS?
Shares of GMS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is GMS's stock price today?
One share of GMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.52.
How big of a company is GMS?
GMS has a market capitalization of $719.93 million and generates $2.51 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $62.97 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.01 on an earnings per share basis. GMS employs 4,600 workers across the globe.
What is GMS's official website?
How can I contact GMS?
GMS's mailing address is 100 CRESCENT CENTRE PARKWAY SUITE 800, TUCKER GA, 30084. The company can be reached via phone at 800-392-4619 or via email at [email protected]
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