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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.71

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.71 is 30% below its 5-year average of 1.01, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.71–1.47).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 7.64% below its 12-month average of 0.77.

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Debt to Equity

GWW Debt to Equity Ratio

0.71

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-44.34% 5Y
GWW Debt to Equity Ratio

GWW Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

GWW Debt to Equity Ratio

GWW Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

GWW Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.71

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.77

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.85

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.01

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.14

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.85

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.68

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-7.64%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-16.90%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-29.94%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-37.74%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.69%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+4.54%

GWW Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.71

Current Ratio

2.83

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 0.71.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.71 is 30% below its 5-year average of 1.01, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.71–1.47).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 0.77.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 0.85.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 1.01.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 1.14.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 0.85.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for GWW stock is 0.68.

GWW Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.71
2025-12-310.85
2025-09-300.76
2025-06-300.74
2025-03-310.77
2024-12-310.95
2024-09-300.92
2024-06-300.83
2024-03-310.85
2023-12-310.88
2023-09-300.88
2023-06-300.94
2023-03-310.99
2022-12-311.11
2022-09-301.16
2022-06-301.22
2022-03-311.30
2021-12-311.47
2021-09-301.30
2021-06-301.27
2021-03-311.31
2020-12-311.43
2020-09-301.13
2020-06-301.73
2020-03-311.85
2019-12-311.19
2019-09-301.17
2019-06-301.15
2019-03-311.12
2018-12-311.16
2018-09-301.15
2018-06-301.21
2018-03-311.36
2017-12-311.39
2017-09-301.31
2017-06-301.41
2017-03-311.28
2016-12-311.25
2016-09-301.12
2016-06-301.06
2016-03-310.92
2015-12-310.86
2015-09-300.77
2015-06-300.47
2015-03-310.20
2014-12-310.15
2014-09-300.13
2014-06-300.17
2014-03-310.18
2013-12-310.17
2013-09-300.17
2013-06-300.17
2013-03-310.18
2012-12-310.19
2012-09-300.20
2012-06-300.20
2012-03-310.19
2011-12-310.20
2011-09-300.24
2011-06-300.20
2011-03-310.21
2010-12-310.22
2010-09-300.24
2010-06-300.24
2010-03-310.23
2009-12-310.24
2009-09-300.23
2009-06-300.25
2009-03-310.27
2008-12-310.26
2008-09-300.25
2008-06-300.26
2008-03-310.17
2007-12-310.05
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2007-03-310.00
2006-12-310.00
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2002-06-300.08

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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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