W.W. Grainger (GWW) Metrics: History & Chart

W.W. Grainger, Inc.(GWW)

Industrial - Distribution · Lake Forest, IL

$1,279.47+8.80 (+0.69%)

Delayed quote: Sep 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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

23,550 employees

www.grainger.com

Industrials / Industrial - Distribution

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

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Third-Party DCF Estimate (FMP)	$464.96
Price Gap vs Third-Party Estimate	-63.68%

7D Total Return	-3.36%
30D Total Return	-1.91%
YTD Total Return	+27.60%
1Y Total Return	+27.19%
3Y Total Return	+89.60%
5Y Total Return	+223.68%
10Y Total Return	+566.11%
15Y Total Return	+982.60%
20Y Total Return	+2639.30%

2026	+27.60%
2025	-3.42%
2024	+28.21%
2023	+50.52%
2022	+8.73%
2021	+28.80%
2020

CAGR TTM	+27.21%
CAGR 3Y	+23.77%
CAGR 5Y	+26.48%
CAGR 10Y	+20.88%
CAGR 15Y	+17.21%
CAGR 20Y	+18.00%

PE Ratio	32.66
PE Ratio Avg TTM	30.86
PE Ratio Avg 3Y	27.59
Current VS TTM Avg	+5.84%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+18.36%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+26.75%

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PS Ratio	3.21
PS Ratio Avg TTM	3.01
PS Ratio Avg 3Y	2.92
Current VS TTM Avg	+6.68%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+10.07%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+25.67%

PB Ratio	14.66
PB Ratio Avg TTM	14.40
PB Ratio Avg 3Y	14.44
Current VS TTM Avg	+1.84%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+1.55%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+5.64%

PFCF Ratio	40.10
PFCF Ratio Avg TTM	40.40
PFCF Ratio Avg 3Y	33.15
Current VS TTM Avg	-0.74%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+20.98%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+21.88%

Debt/Equity Ratio	0.68
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg TTM	0.75
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg 3Y	0.83
Current VS TTM Avg	-9.43%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-18.14%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-30.91%

PEG Ratio	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg TTM	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

FCF Yield	2.49%
FCF Yield Avg TTM	2.50%
FCF Yield Avg 3Y	3.11%
Current VS TTM Avg	-0.46%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-20.00%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-19.83%

Earnings Yield	3.06%
Earnings Yield Avg TTM	3.30%
Earnings Yield Avg 3Y	3.64%
Current VS TTM Avg	-7.16%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-15.96%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-22.93%

EBITDA Yield	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg TTM	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

OCF Yield	N/A
OCF Yield Avg TTM	N/A
OCF Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Ev/Ebit Ratio	22.86
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg TTM	21.95
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg 3Y	20.16
Current VS TTM Avg	+4.15%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+13.40%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+21.47%

Ev/Ebitda Ratio	20.90
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg TTM	19.98
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg 3Y	18.45
Current VS TTM Avg	+4.58%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+13.25%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+21.99%

Ev/Assets Ratio	6.52
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg TTM	6.19
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg 3Y	5.94
Current VS TTM Avg	+5.33%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+9.70%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+22.50%

Ev/Sales Ratio	3.33
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg TTM	3.13
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg 3Y	3.03
Current VS TTM Avg	+6.28%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+9.92%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+23.70%

Current Ratio	2.81
Current Ratio Avg TTM	2.77
Current Ratio Avg 3Y	2.71
Current VS TTM Avg	+1.23%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+3.58%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+5.49%

Quick Ratio	1.70
Quick Ratio Avg TTM	1.62
Quick Ratio Avg 3Y	1.64
Current VS TTM Avg	+4.42%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+3.65%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+10.90%

ROIC	27.07%
ROIC Avg 3Y	28.90%
ROIC Avg 5Y	28.02%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-6.34%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-3.41%
Current VS 10Y Avg	+20.80%

ROA	19.44%
ROA Avg TTM	5.11%
ROA Avg 3Y	5.53%
Current VS TTM Avg	+280.67%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+251.74%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+258.70%

ROE	45.27%
ROE Avg TTM	47.43%
ROE Avg 3Y	53.18%
Current VS TTM Avg	-4.56%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-14.87%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-17.16%

Net Profit Margin	9.92%
Net Profit Margin Avg TTM	10.03%
Net Profit Margin Avg 3Y	10.99%
Current VS TTM Avg	-1.09%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-9.73%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-6.53%

Gross Profit Margin	39.40%
Gross Pft Margin Avg TTM	39.22%
Gross Pft Margin Avg 3Y	39.44%
Current VS TTM Avg	+0.46%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-0.11%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+1.16%

Tax Rate	24.81%
Tax Rate Avg 3Y	23.97%
Tax Rate Avg 5Y	24.23%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+3.50%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+2.38%
Current VS 10Y Avg	-4.87%