GBO Inc.
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GBO Inc. - Company Capsule
Reference Code: CN0576CC
Published Date: April 2011
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GBO Inc.
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GBO Inc. - Company Overview
GBO Inc. (GBO) is a Canadian based building products manufacturer and supplier. It designs, develops, manufactures
and distributes a wide range of doors and windows. Its product portfolio includes steel doors, patio doors, and wooden
and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) windows. GBO has three manufacturing facilities located at Quebec and its markets these
products under the brands Bonneville and Polar. These products principally cater to the building material distributors,
specialized distributors in windows, doors and mill work, construction and renovation contractors, glazing companies and
superstore chains. GBO operates across Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes, and the North Eastern states of US. It is
headquartered in Quebec, Canada.
Financial Performance
The company reported revenue of CAD 29.78 million during the fiscal year ended 2010. The company's revenue declined
at a compounded rate of 26.46% during the period 2008-2010 with a year on year decline of 45.27% over fiscal year
2009. During the fiscal year 2010 it’s operating margin was 4.84% as against the operating margin of -2.3% in fiscal year
2009. During the fiscal year 2010 the company registered a net margin of 2.25% as against the net margin of -2.65% in
the fiscal year 2009.
GBO Inc. - Key Facts
GBO Inc., Key Facts
274 Duchesnay, P.O. 1000, Ste-
Marie de Beauce, , G6E 3C2, Ticker Symbol, Stock
Corporate Address: GBO (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Exchange
Canada
Telephone + 418 3877723 No. of Employees 500
Fax + 418 3873904 Financial Year End February
URL www.gbo-inc.com
Industry Construction
Locations Canada, United States
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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GBO Inc.
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GBO Inc. - Major Products and Services
GBO Inc. is a Canadian based building products manufacturer and supplier. The key products and services offered by the
company include the following:
GBO Inc., Major Products and Services
Products:
Wood, Steel and Fiberglass Doors:
Patio
French
Wooden and PVC Windows:
Casement
Awning
Architectural
Double Hung
Sliding
Brands:
Bonneville
Polar
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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GBO Inc.
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GBO Inc. - Key Competitors
The following companies are the major competitors of GBO Inc.:
Luxor Industrial Corporation
Atrium Companies, Inc.
Pella Corporation
JELD-WEN, Inc.
Andersen Corporation
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GBO Inc.
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GBO Inc. - Key Employees
GBO Inc., Key Employees
Name Job Title Board Level Since Age
Christopher M. Wood Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Executive Board 2009
Dennis Wood Director Non Executive Board
Andre Bougie Director Non Executive Board
Daniel Laporte Director Non Executive Board 2005
Danielle Beaudoin Chief Financial Officer Senior Management 2008
Francois Chevarie Vice President - Operations Senior Management
John Hooker Vice President - Sales and Marketing Senior Management 2009
Jean Ouellet Director Non Executive Board 2001
Bastien Dion Director Non Executive Board 2002
Clement Fortier Director Non Executive Board 2005
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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GBO Inc.
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GBO Inc. - Locations and Subsidiaries
Head Office
GBO Inc.
274 Duchesnay, P.O. 1000
Ste-Marie de Beauce
Zip: G6E 3C2
Canada
Tel: + 418 3877723
Fax: + 418 3873904
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GBO Inc. - Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
GBO Inc., Annual Ratios
Key Ratios Unit/Currency 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Equity Ratios
EPS (Earnings per Share) CAD 0.02 0.04 -0.05 0.07 -0.06
Book Value per Share CAD 0.63 0.61 0.66 0.73 0.66
Profitability Ratios
Gross Margin % -3.96 0.62 0.29 -0.88 2.48
Operating Margin % 4.84 -2.3 -3.94 4.22 -2.99
Net Profit Margin % 2.24 -2.64 -3.2 3.68 -2.06
Profit Markup % 0.63 0.29 -0.87 2.54
PBIT Margin (Profit Before Interest &
% 5.47
Tax)
PBT Margin (Profit Before Tax) % 4.84 -2.3 -3.94 4.22 -2.99
Return on Equity % 3.23 -7.18 -8.22 9.41 -9.03
Return on Capital Employed % 6.94