WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GWW • US3848021040
1142.61 USD
+46.43 (+4.24%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 10:54 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GWW. GWW was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making GWW a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, GWW is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GWW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- GWW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years GWW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GWW has a better Return On Assets (19.55%) than 98.00% of its industry peers.
- GWW has a Return On Equity of 48.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 27.94%, GWW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GWW is significantly above the industry average of 9.64%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.55% | ||
| ROE | 48.58% | ||
| ROIC | 27.94% |
ROA(3y)21.49%
ROA(5y)18.26%
ROE(3y)59.66%
ROE(5y)54.53%
ROIC(3y)30.88%
ROIC(5y)27.39%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.75%, GWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GWW has a Operating Margin of 14.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: GWW outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWW has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of GWW (39.09%) is better than 74.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GWW has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.75% | ||
| GM | 39.09% |
OM growth 3Y9.16%
OM growth 5Y5.04%
PM growth 3Y11.56%
PM growth 5Y8.51%
GM growth 3Y2.79%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GWW is creating value.
- GWW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- GWW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GWW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.63 indicates that GWW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.63, GWW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- GWW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.92) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that GWW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- GWW has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for GWW, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.63 |
ROIC/WACC2.85
WACC9.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- GWW has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that GWW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- GWW's Current ratio of 2.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWW outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
- GWW has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that GWW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GWW has a Quick ratio of 1.59. This is in the better half of the industry: GWW outperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GWW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.77%.
- GWW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.64% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, GWW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.83% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.77%
EPS 3Y25.23%
EPS 5Y17.64%
EPS Q2Q%3.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.83%
Revenue growth 3Y9.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%6.13%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GWW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.39% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GWW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.39%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GWW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.74.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GWW.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, GWW is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.78 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GWW.
- GWW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. GWW is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GWW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GWW is more expensive than 62.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 62.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GWW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GWW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- GWW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)11.77
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GWW has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
- GWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.88.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, GWW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GWW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.57%!
- GWW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- GWW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.57%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GWW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
NYSE:GWW (2/3/2026, 10:54:05 AM)
1142.61
+46.43 (+4.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Inst Owners73.69%
Inst Owner Change-2.3%
Ins Owners6.15%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap54.33B
Revenue(TTM)17.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.73B
Analysts57.14
Price Target1065.93 (-6.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
Yearly Dividend8.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.57%
DP26.47%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.9%
Max EPS beat(2)1.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.9%
Max EPS beat(4)2.89%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.19%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.61%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.33%
PT rev (1m)0.92%
PT rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.78 | ||
| P/S | 3.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.53 | ||
| P/B | 15.26 | ||
| P/tB | 18.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.65 |
EPS(TTM)39.75
EY3.48%
EPS(NY)44.33
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)25.91
FCFY2.27%
OCF(TTM)43.07
OCFY3.77%
SpS373.29
BVpS74.89
TBVpS61.75
PEG (NY)11.77
PEG (5Y)1.63
Graham Number258.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.55% | ||
| ROE | 48.58% | ||
| ROCE | 36.5% | ||
| ROIC | 27.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.65% | ||
| OM | 14.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.75% | ||
| GM | 39.09% | ||
| FCFM | 6.94% |
ROA(3y)21.49%
ROA(5y)18.26%
ROE(3y)59.66%
ROE(5y)54.53%
ROIC(3y)30.88%
ROIC(5y)27.39%
ROICexc(3y)34.68%
ROICexc(5y)30.48%
ROICexgc(3y)38.97%
ROICexgc(5y)34.58%
ROCE(3y)40.34%
ROCE(5y)35.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.97%
OM growth 3Y9.16%
OM growth 5Y5.04%
PM growth 3Y11.56%
PM growth 5Y8.51%
GM growth 3Y2.79%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 323.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.63 |
F-Score6
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC2.85
Cap/Depr(3y)184.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)160.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.23%
Profit Quality(3y)79.52%
Profit Quality(5y)87.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.77%
EPS 3Y25.23%
EPS 5Y17.64%
EPS Q2Q%3.44%
EPS Next Y2.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.83%
Revenue growth 3Y9.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%6.13%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 3Y19.7%
EBIT growth 5Y13.83%
EBIT Next Year11.24%
EBIT Next 3Y9.08%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y-13.3%
FCF growth 3Y32.04%
FCF growth 5Y13.84%
OCF growth 1Y14.61%
OCF growth 3Y31.09%
OCF growth 5Y15.17%
WW GRAINGER INC / GWW FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WW GRAINGER INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GWW.
What is the valuation status for GWW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WW GRAINGER INC (GWW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of GWW stock?
WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is WW GRAINGER INC?
The financial health rating of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GWW stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) is expected to grow by 2.44% in the next year.