PE Ratio: 32.65

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 32.65 is 27% above its 5-year average of 25.77, near the high end of its 5-year range (19.14–37.69).

As of 2026-09-24T22:35:43.534Z. 5.81% above its 12-month average of 30.86.

PE Ratio (32.65) = Close Price ($1279.47) / Diluted TTM EPS ($39.19)

GWW PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 32.6, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 96% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The P/E ratio for GWW stock is 32.65.

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 32.65 is 27% above its 5-year average of 25.77, near the high end of its 5-year range (19.14–37.69).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for GWW stock is 30.86.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for GWW stock is 27.59.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for GWW stock is 25.77.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for GWW stock is 25.07.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for GWW stock is 23.72.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for GWW stock is 22.01.

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