WW GRAINGER INC (GWW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:GWW • US3848021040

951 EUR
+49.8 (+5.53%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GWW. GWW was compared to 19 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. GWW is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GWW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GWW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GWW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWW had a positive operating cash flow.
GWW.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWW.DE 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • GWW's Return On Assets of 19.55% is amongst the best of the industry. GWW outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Return On Equity of 48.58% is amongst the best of the industry. GWW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • GWW has a Return On Invested Capital of 27.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GWW is significantly above the industry average of 10.48%.
Industry RankSector 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%
GWW.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWW.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of GWW (9.75%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWW has grown nicely.
  • GWW has a Operating Margin of 14.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GWW has a better Gross Margin (39.09%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
GWW.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWW.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 11.77 indicates that GWW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GWW has a Altman-Z score of 11.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GWW is 1.92, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GWW, only 1.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GWW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.92) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
  • GWW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating GWW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • GWW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GWW outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 1.92
Altman-Z 11.77
ROIC/WACC2.86
WACC9.77%
GWW.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWW.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, GWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 better Quick ratio (1.59) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.59
GWW.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWW.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.77% over the past year.
  • GWW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.64% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.83% in the past year.
  • GWW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.37% yearly.
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

  • GWW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.39% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.65% on average over the next years.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GWW.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWW.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
GWW.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWW.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GWW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.23.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GWW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92, GWW is valued at the same level.
  • GWW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.31.
  • GWW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GWW is more expensive than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.23
Fwd PE 25.31
GWW.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWW.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GWW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.3
EV/EBITDA 20.1
GWW.DE Per share dataGWW.DE 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.
  • GWW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)11.56
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GWW has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
  • GWW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.01.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.84, GWW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GWW grows each year by 7.57%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.57%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
GWW.DE Yearly Dividends per shareGWW.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • GWW pays out 26.47% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
GWW.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWW.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
GWW.DE Dividend Payout.GWW.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWW.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WW GRAINGER INC

FRA:GWW (2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

951

+49.8 (+5.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-31
Earnings (Next)02-03
Inst Owners73.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.22B
Revenue(TTM)17.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.73B
Analysts57.14
Price Target919.12 (-3.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%
Yearly Dividend7.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.57%
DP26.47%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.23
Fwd PE 25.31
P/S 3.01
P/FCF 43.3
P/OCF 26.05
P/B 14.98
P/tB 18.17
EV/EBITDA 20.1
EPS(TTM)33.69
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)37.57
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)21.96
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)36.51
OCFY3.84%
SpS316.4
BVpS63.48
TBVpS52.34
PEG (NY)11.56
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number219.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 11.77
F-Score6
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC2.86
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.DE FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GWW.DE.


What is the valuation status for GWW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WW GRAINGER INC (GWW.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of GWW stock?

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


How financially healthy is WW GRAINGER INC?

The financial health rating of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW.DE) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GWW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW.DE) is expected to grow by 2.44% in the next year.