WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GWW • US3848021040

1117.18 USD
-28.53 (-2.49%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 12:05 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

GWW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 47 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GWW gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. GWW is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes GWW very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GWW Profitability Analysis

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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of GWW (19.04%) is better than 97.87% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of GWW (41.20%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Return On Invested Capital of 26.89% is amongst the best of the industry. GWW outperforms 97.87% of its industry peers.
  • GWW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.57%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.04%
ROE 41.2%
ROIC 26.89%
ROA(3y)21.04%
ROA(5y)19.86%
ROE(3y)52.25%
ROE(5y)55.16%
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 80.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWW has grown nicely.
  • GWW has a Operating Margin of 13.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
  • GWW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GWW has a Gross Margin of 39.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: GWW outperforms 78.72% 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GWW is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GWW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GWW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GWW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GWW is 1.87, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GWW, only 1.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GWW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWW outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
  • GWW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating GWW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • GWW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWW outperforms 53.19% of its industry peers.
  • 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 0.57
Debt/FCF 1.87
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.8
WACC9.6%
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 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that GWW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • GWW has a better Current ratio (2.83) than 78.72% 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's Quick ratio of 1.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWW outperforms 68.09% 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%.
  • Measured over the past years, GWW shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.55% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GWW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.28%
EPS Next 2Y11.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5Y11.58%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GWW.
  • GWW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GWW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.69), we can say GWW is valued inline with the index average.
  • GWW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.20.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.79, GWW is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.3
Fwd PE 25.2
GWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 61.70% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GWW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • GWW's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.91
EV/EBITDA 20.51
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.
  • GWW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)1.45
EPS Next 2Y11.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%

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5. GWW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.82%, GWW is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, GWW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GWW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.82%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GWW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.91%!
  • 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

  • 27.37% 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.
DP27.37%
EPS Next 2Y11.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
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 (3/6/2026, 12:05:08 PM)

1117.18

-28.53 (-2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners73.69%
Inst Owner Change3.15%
Ins Owners6.15%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap53.12B
Revenue(TTM)17.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts66.4
Price Target1134.62 (1.56%)
Short Float %3.25%
Short Ratio4.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.82%
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)6.44%
PT rev (3m)6.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.3
Fwd PE 25.2
P/S 2.96
P/FCF 39.91
P/OCF 26.36
P/B 12.83
P/tB 15.11
EV/EBITDA 20.51
EPS(TTM)39.48
EY3.53%
EPS(NY)44.33
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)27.99
FCFY2.51%
OCF(TTM)42.38
OCFY3.79%
SpS377.33
BVpS87.09
TBVpS73.94
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)1.45
Graham Number278.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.04%
ROE 41.2%
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)52.25%
ROE(5y)55.16%
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 0.57
Debt/FCF 1.87
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 269.29%
Cap/Sales 3.81%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 73.3%
Profit Quality 78.02%
Current Ratio 2.83
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC2.8
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 Y12.28%
EPS Next 2Y11.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5Y11.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y5.62%
Revenue growth 5Y8.75%
Sales Q2Q%4.54%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.96%
EBIT growth 3Y4.38%
EBIT growth 5Y13.46%
EBIT Next Year19.98%
EBIT Next 3Y11.59%
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 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 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is WW GRAINGER INC?

The financial health rating of WW GRAINGER INC (GWW) is 7 / 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 12.28% in the next year.