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Is the earnings yield high or low?

The earnings yield of 2.71% is 32% below its 5-year average of 4.00%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.71%–5.22%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 22.90% below its 12-month average of 3.51%.

GWW Earnings Yield

GWW Earnings Yield Chart

2.71%
-29.06% 1Y
GWW Earnings Yield

GWW Average Earnings Yield Chart

GWW Earnings Yield

GWW Current vs Average Earnings Yield Chart

GWW Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

2.71%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

3.51%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

3.77%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

4.00%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

4.18%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

4.37%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

4.67%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-22.90%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-28.19%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-32.24%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-35.22%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-37.95%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-41.99%

GWW Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)$64.91B2.71%3.51%3.77%4.00%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$64.04B3.86%4.90%7.15%6.95%
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$68.24B3.91%4.61%4.36%4.63%
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$61.51B2.08%5.83%5.17%5.87%
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.40B2.77%2.38%2.24%2.43%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$60.52B7.43%10.96%12.53%9.57%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$69.88B1.77%2.32%3.11%3.94%
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.27B2.42%2.36%2.15%2.05%
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs ›$55.23B2.75%3.09%3.27%3.30%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$75.86B4.08%4.16%4.21%4.12%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

2.71%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

37.0

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The earnings yield for GWW stock is 2.71%.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s earnings yield high or low?
The earnings yield of 2.71% is 32% below its 5-year average of 4.00%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.71%–5.22%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average earnings yield for GWW stock is 3.51%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for GWW stock is 3.77%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for GWW stock is 4.00%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for GWW stock is 4.18%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for GWW stock is 4.37%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for GWW stock is 4.67%.

GWW Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-252.71%
2026-06-242.77%
2026-06-232.82%
2026-06-222.77%
2026-06-182.72%
2026-06-172.84%
2026-06-162.82%
2026-06-152.83%
2026-06-122.83%
2026-06-112.83%
2026-06-102.82%
2026-06-092.80%
2026-06-082.85%
2026-06-052.86%
2026-06-042.89%
2026-06-032.90%
2026-06-022.93%
2026-06-012.99%
2026-05-293.01%
2026-05-282.98%
2026-05-272.99%
2026-05-262.98%
2026-05-222.98%
2026-05-213.00%
2026-05-202.99%
2026-05-192.99%
2026-05-182.94%
2026-05-152.92%
2026-05-142.90%
2026-05-132.97%
2026-05-123.00%
2026-05-113.03%
2026-05-083.02%
2026-05-073.01%
2026-05-063.03%
2026-05-053.12%
2026-05-043.10%
2026-05-013.08%
2026-04-303.05%
2026-04-293.09%
2026-04-283.05%
2026-04-273.06%
2026-04-243.08%
2026-04-233.04%
2026-04-223.07%
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2026-04-173.05%
2026-04-163.12%
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2026-04-143.06%
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2026-04-103.02%
2026-04-093.02%
2026-04-083.09%
2026-04-073.20%
2026-04-063.17%
2026-04-023.17%
2026-04-013.20%
2026-03-313.25%
2026-03-303.35%
2026-03-273.35%
2026-03-263.32%
2026-03-253.29%
2026-03-243.32%
2026-03-233.36%
2026-03-203.40%
2026-03-193.39%
2026-03-183.39%
2026-03-173.32%
2026-03-163.34%
2026-03-133.30%
2026-03-123.27%
2026-03-113.19%
2026-03-103.20%
2026-03-093.17%
2026-03-063.18%
2026-03-053.09%
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2026-02-033.09%
2026-02-023.26%
2026-01-303.30%
2026-01-293.30%
2026-01-283.33%
2026-01-273.37%
2026-01-263.40%
2026-01-233.37%
2026-01-223.35%
2026-01-213.37%
2026-01-203.45%
2026-01-163.34%
2026-01-153.36%
2026-01-143.39%
2026-01-133.42%
2026-01-123.46%
2026-01-093.47%
2026-01-083.45%
2026-01-073.55%
2026-01-063.47%
2026-01-053.51%
2026-01-023.55%
2025-12-313.54%
2025-12-303.49%
2025-12-293.48%
2025-12-263.48%
2025-12-243.46%
2025-12-233.48%
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2025-11-283.76%
2025-11-263.78%
2025-11-253.79%
2025-11-243.84%
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2025-11-203.86%
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2025-11-073.74%
2025-11-063.75%
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2025-11-043.73%
2025-11-033.69%
2025-10-313.64%
2025-10-304.13%
2025-10-294.12%
2025-10-284.10%
2025-10-274.04%
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2025-06-123.61%

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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
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Donald G. Macpherson