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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 2.69 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.63, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.19–2.88).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 2.63% below its 12-month average of 2.76.

Quick Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/B Ratio|All Metrics
Current Ratio

GWW Current Ratio

2.69

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

+5.21% 5Y
GWW Current Ratio

GWW Average Current Ratio Chart

GWW Current Ratio

GWW Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

GWW Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

2.69

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

2.76

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

2.70

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

2.65

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

2.46

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

2.49

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

2.57

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.63%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-0.49%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+1.46%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+9.01%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+8.00%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+4.47%

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Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

2.69

Quick Ratio

1.59

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The current ratio for GWW stock is 2.69.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 2.69 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.63, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.19–2.88).
What is the TTM average current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average current ratio for GWW stock is 2.76.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average current ratio for GWW stock is 2.70.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average current ratio for GWW stock is 2.65.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average current ratio for GWW stock is 2.46.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average current ratio for GWW stock is 2.49.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average current ratio for GWW stock is 2.57.

GWW Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2026-03-312.69
2025-12-312.83
2025-09-302.72
2025-06-302.82
2025-03-312.74
2024-12-312.49
2024-09-302.59
2024-06-302.30
2024-03-312.19
2023-12-312.88
2023-09-302.85
2023-06-302.78
2023-03-312.70
2022-12-312.48
2022-09-302.63
2022-06-302.58
2022-03-312.55
2021-12-312.63
2021-09-302.58
2021-06-302.55
2021-03-312.57
2020-12-312.72
2020-09-302.97
2020-06-303.54
2020-03-313.28
2019-12-312.12
2019-09-302.16
2019-06-302.38
2019-03-312.40
2018-12-312.37
2018-09-302.44
2018-06-302.37
2018-03-312.20
2017-12-312.13
2017-09-302.28
2017-06-302.26
2017-03-311.83
2016-12-311.85
2016-09-302.04
2016-06-301.96
2016-03-311.67
2015-12-311.68
2015-09-302.18
2015-06-303.37
2015-03-312.27
2014-12-312.34
2014-09-302.63
2014-06-302.70
2014-03-312.57
2013-12-312.55
2013-09-302.84
2013-06-303.00
2013-03-312.95
2012-12-312.69
2012-09-302.65
2012-06-302.80
2012-03-312.20
2011-12-311.94
2011-09-302.10
2011-06-302.32
2011-03-312.89
2010-12-312.57
2010-09-302.40
2010-06-302.66
2010-03-313.04
2009-12-312.74
2009-09-303.39
2009-06-303.48
2009-03-313.34
2008-12-312.81
2008-09-302.95
2008-06-303.06
2008-03-311.87
2007-12-312.18
2007-09-302.03
2007-06-302.93
2007-03-312.77
2006-12-312.64
2006-09-302.77
2006-06-302.99
2006-03-312.89
2005-12-312.75
2005-09-302.68
2005-06-302.75
2005-03-312.75
2004-12-312.65
2004-09-302.61
2004-06-302.42
2004-03-312.28
2003-12-312.31
2003-09-302.78
2003-06-302.69
2003-03-312.64
2002-12-312.53
2002-09-302.37
2002-06-302.60

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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.

Lake Forest, IL
23,500 employees
www.grainger.com
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Donald G. Macpherson
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