WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GWW • US3848021040

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1171.03 USD
+7.93 (+0.68%)
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This GWW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GWW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GWW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GWW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWW has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWW had a positive operating cash flow.
GWW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.04%, GWW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of GWW (45.66%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.89%, GWW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GWW is significantly above the industry average of 9.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.04%
ROE 45.66%
ROIC 26.89%
ROA(3y)21.04%
ROA(5y)19.86%
ROE(3y)53.74%
ROE(5y)56.06%
ROIC(3y)29.57%
ROIC(5y)28.32%
GWW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • GWW has a Profit Margin of 9.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GWW has a better Operating Margin (13.91%) than 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWW has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of GWW (39.06%) is better than 76.09% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.91%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM 39.06%
OM growth 3Y-1.17%
OM growth 5Y4.33%
PM growth 3Y-2.18%
PM growth 5Y10.05%
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
GWW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. GWW Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GWW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GWW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GWW has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for GWW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GWW Yearly Shares OutstandingGWW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
GWW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGWW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 12.05 indicates that GWW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.05, GWW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.87. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.87, GWW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that GWW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, GWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Although GWW's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 1.87
Altman-Z 12.05
ROIC/WACC2.9
WACC9.28%
GWW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GWW has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that GWW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GWW's Current ratio of 2.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWW outperforms 76.09% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of GWW (1.59) is better than 71.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.83
Quick Ratio 1.59
GWW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. GWW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GWW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.33%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, GWW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.33%
EPS 3Y9.99%
EPS 5Y19.55%
EPS Q2Q%-2.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y5.62%
Revenue growth 5Y8.75%
Sales Q2Q%4.54%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • GWW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.58%
Revenue Next Year5.81%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.48%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
GWW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
GWW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20 40 60

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4. GWW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.66, the valuation of GWW can be described as expensive.
  • GWW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • GWW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.71.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.55, GWW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • GWW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWW to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.09), we can say GWW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.66
Fwd PE 26.55
GWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • GWW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GWW is more expensive than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GWW is cheaper than 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.64
EV/EBITDA 20.72
GWW Per share dataGWW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300

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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of GWW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.68%

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5. GWW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GWW has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, GWW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GWW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GWW grows each year by 8.91%, which is quite nice.
  • GWW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GWW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.91%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
GWW Yearly Dividends per shareGWW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • GWW pays out 27.37% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • GWW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.37%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.68%
GWW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
GWW Dividend Payout.GWW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GWW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WW GRAINGER INC

NYSE:GWW (4/21/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 1173.75 +2.72 (+0.23%)

1171.03

+7.93 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners76.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners6.2%
Ins Owner Change0.69%
Market Cap55.42B
Revenue(TTM)17.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts66.67
Price Target1152.62 (-1.57%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio3.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly Dividend9.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.91%
DP27.37%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.23%
Max EPS beat(2)1.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.9%
Max EPS beat(4)2.89%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.44%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.17%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)1.59%
PT rev (3m)8.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.66
Fwd PE 26.55
P/S 3.09
P/FCF 41.64
P/OCF 27.51
P/B 14.84
P/tB 17.82
EV/EBITDA 20.72
EPS(TTM)39.48
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)44.1
Fwd EY3.77%
FCF(TTM)28.12
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)42.57
OCFY3.64%
SpS379.08
BVpS78.94
TBVpS65.73
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number264.798 (-77.39%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.04%
ROE 45.66%
ROCE 35.53%
ROIC 26.89%
ROICexc 29.34%
ROICexgc 32.49%
OM 13.91%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM 39.06%
FCFM 7.42%
ROA(3y)21.04%
ROA(5y)19.86%
ROE(3y)53.74%
ROE(5y)56.06%
ROIC(3y)29.57%
ROIC(5y)28.32%
ROICexc(3y)33.53%
ROICexc(5y)31.3%
ROICexgc(3y)37.46%
ROICexgc(5y)35.19%
ROCE(3y)39.07%
ROCE(5y)37.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.51%
OM growth 3Y-1.17%
OM growth 5Y4.33%
PM growth 3Y-2.18%
PM growth 5Y10.05%
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 1.87
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 269.29%
Cap/Sales 3.81%
Interest Coverage 23.54
Cash Conversion 73.3%
Profit Quality 78.02%
Current Ratio 2.83
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z 12.05
F-Score6
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC2.9
Cap/Depr(3y)235.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.66%
Profit Quality(3y)82.32%
Profit Quality(5y)76.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.33%
EPS 3Y9.99%
EPS 5Y19.55%
EPS Q2Q%-2.78%
EPS Next Y11.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y10.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y5.62%
Revenue growth 5Y8.75%
Sales Q2Q%4.54%
Revenue Next Year5.81%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.48%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.96%
EBIT growth 3Y4.38%
EBIT growth 5Y13.46%
EBIT Next Year19.98%
EBIT Next 3Y11.72%
EBIT Next 5Y10.55%
FCF growth 1Y-15.22%
FCF growth 3Y7.31%
FCF growth 5Y7.53%
OCF growth 1Y-4.55%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y12.4%

WW GRAINGER INC / GWW Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WW GRAINGER INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GWW.


What is the valuation status for GWW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WW GRAINGER INC (GWW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) stock?

WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) is 29.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.84.


What is the expected EPS growth for WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) is expected to grow by 11.71% in the next year.