Tax Rate: 25.03%
Is the tax rate high or low?
The tax rate of 25.03% is in line with its 5-year average of 24.58%, around the middle of its 5-year range (20.10%–34.76%).
3.41% below its 12-month average of 25.91%.
GWW Tax Rate
Reported quarterly effective tax rate; periods with non-meaningful pretax income are omitted.
GWW Average Tax Rate Chart
GWW Current vs Average Tax Rate Chart
GWW Tax Rate Metrics
TAX RATE
25.03%
TAX RATE AVG TTM
25.91%
TAX RATE AVG 3Y
23.83%
TAX RATE AVG 5Y
24.28%
TAX RATE AVG 10Y
26.36%
TAX RATE AVG 15Y
30.90%
TAX RATE AVG 20Y
32.80%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-18.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.69%
Tax Rate Formula & Definition
Tax rate measures income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax. It helps compare tax efficiency and identify unusual tax effects.
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Tax Rate FAQ
- What is the tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The tax rate for GWW stock is 25.03%.
- Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s tax rate high or low?
- The tax rate of 25.03% is in line with its 5-year average of 24.58%, around the middle of its 5-year range (20.10%–34.76%).
- What is the TTM average tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The TTM average tax rate for GWW stock is 25.91%.
- What is the 3Y average tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 3Y average tax rate for GWW stock is 23.83%.
- What is the 5Y average tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 5Y average tax rate for GWW stock is 24.28%.
- What is the 10Y average tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 10Y average tax rate for GWW stock is 26.36%.
- What is the 15Y average tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 15Y average tax rate for GWW stock is 30.90%.
- What is the 20Y average tax rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 20Y average tax rate for GWW stock is 32.80%.
GWW Tax Rate History
| DATE | TAX RATE |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 25.03% |
| 2025-12-31 | 22.74% |
| 2025-09-30 | 34.76% |
| 2025-06-30 | 23.15% |
| 2025-03-31 | 23.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | 20.10% |
| 2024-09-30 | 24.74% |
| 2024-06-30 | 22.96% |
| 2024-03-31 | 24.12% |
| 2023-12-31 | 23.84% |
| 2023-09-30 | 24.39% |
| 2023-06-30 | 24.03% |
| 2023-03-31 | 23.26% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.38% |
| 2022-09-30 | 24.70% |
| 2022-06-30 | 24.76% |
| 2022-03-31 | 25.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.94% |
| 2021-09-30 | 25.36% |
| 2021-06-30 | 23.82% |
| 2021-03-31 | 25.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | 28.57% |
| 2020-09-30 | 29.28% |
| 2020-06-30 | 29.89% |
| 2020-03-31 | -30.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 31.18% |
| 2019-09-30 | 24.22% |
| 2019-06-30 | 25.68% |
| 2019-03-31 | 25.36% |
| 2018-12-31 | 21.51% |
| 2018-09-30 | 32.73% |
| 2018-06-30 | 23.38% |
| 2018-03-31 | 21.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.00% |
| 2017-09-30 | 31.67% |
| 2017-06-30 | 48.38% |
| 2017-03-31 | 32.45% |
| 2016-12-31 | 52.97% |
| 2016-09-30 | 34.03% |
| 2016-06-30 | 36.59% |
| 2016-03-31 | 35.60% |
| 2015-12-31 | 36.50% |
| 2015-09-30 | 38.45% |
| 2015-06-30 | 35.40% |
| 2015-03-31 | 38.40% |
| 2014-12-31 | 42.26% |
| 2014-09-30 | 39.09% |
| 2014-06-30 | 38.22% |
| 2014-03-31 | 37.70% |
| 2013-12-31 | 37.32% |
| 2013-09-30 | 38.03% |
| 2013-06-30 | 36.48% |
| 2013-03-31 | 37.26% |
| 2012-12-31 | 37.56% |
| 2012-09-30 | 37.06% |
| 2012-06-30 | 37.86% |
| 2012-03-31 | 37.37% |
| 2011-12-31 | 32.90% |
| 2011-09-30 | 38.74% |
| 2011-06-30 | 34.97% |
| 2011-03-31 | 39.09% |
| 2010-12-31 | 36.62% |
| 2010-09-30 | 39.44% |
| 2010-06-30 | 39.07% |
| 2010-03-31 | 45.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | 40.57% |
| 2009-09-30 | 38.07% |
| 2009-06-30 | 39.02% |
| 2009-03-31 | 39.18% |
| 2008-12-31 | 37.85% |
| 2008-09-30 | 38.77% |
| 2008-06-30 | 38.62% |
| 2008-03-31 | 38.75% |
| 2007-12-31 | 38.12% |
| 2007-09-30 | 38.40% |
| 2007-06-30 | 38.45% |
| 2007-03-31 | 38.58% |
| 2006-12-31 | 35.33% |
| 2006-09-30 | 33.36% |
| 2006-06-30 | 38.68% |
| 2006-03-31 | 38.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | 30.32% |
| 2005-09-30 | 36.79% |
| 2005-06-30 | 36.74% |
| 2005-03-31 | 36.87% |
| 2004-12-31 | 29.53% |
| 2004-09-30 | 37.82% |
| 2004-06-30 | 37.95% |
| 2004-03-31 | 38.13% |
| 2003-12-31 | 40.89% |
| 2003-09-30 | 40.02% |
| 2003-06-30 | 40.33% |
| 2003-03-31 | 40.48% |
| 2002-12-31 | 40.88% |
| 2002-09-30 | 40.81% |
| 2002-06-30 | 40.74% |
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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