W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) compounding analysis
Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.
Revenue · 5YDoes not currently clear the 15%+, 20%+, or 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.
- Score
- 21/100
- 5Y CAGR
- 8.7%
- Median YoY
- 7.9%
- YoY volatility
- σ 5.4pp· smooth
- Quarters ≥ 20%
- 0 of 20
- Negative quarters
- 0
- Valuation vs own 5Y history
- P/S 3.5x · 5Y median 2.6x · 97th percentile
How this score is computed
- Quarters at or above 20%: 0 of 20 → 0 of 40 pts
- Steadiness (typical swing 5.4pp) → 21.1 of 25 pts
- Pace (median 7.9% YoY) → 0 of 20 pts
- Latest quarter (10.1% YoY) → 0 of 15 pts
- Score: 21 of 100
Annual revenue · last 11 fiscal years
Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y
P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only
Across metrics · 5Y
| Metric | 5Y CAGR | Median YoY | YoY σ | Qtrs ≥ 20% | Neg. qtrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueRevenue | 8.7% | 7.9% | 5.4pp | 0 of 20 | 0 |
| EPSEPS | 22.3% | 20.1% | 32.7pp | 10 of 20 | 2 |
| Op cash flowOperating cash flow | 12.4% | 15.2% | 44.3pp | 7 of 20 | 9 |
| EBITDAEBITDA | 19.8% | 13.8% | 20.6pp | 8 of 20 | 3 |
| FCFFree cash flow | 7.5% | 14% | 67.7pp | 9 of 20 | 8 |
Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.
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About W.W. Grainger, Inc.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- CEO
- Donald G. Macpherson