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EV/EBITDA Ratio: 23.32x

Is the EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

The EV/EBITDA ratio of 23.32x is 39% above its 5-year average of 16.73x, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.76x–23.32x).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 23.66% above its 12-month average of 18.86x.

GWW EV/EBITDA Ratio

GWW EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

23.32x
+31.60% 1Y
GWW EV/EBITDA Ratio

GWW Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

GWW EV/EBITDA Ratio

GWW Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

GWW EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

23.32x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

18.86x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

17.74x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

16.72x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

15.12x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

13.87x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

12.69x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+23.66%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+31.42%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+39.44%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+54.22%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+68.16%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+83.83%

GWW Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)$64.91B23.32x18.86x17.74x16.72x
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$64.04B19.24x14.04x10.92x10.96x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$68.24B15.24x13.52x14.10x13.61x
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$61.51B23.27x16.30x18.62x15.73x
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.40B23.78x27.56x29.04x27.07x
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$60.52B7.60x6.29x6.37x8.63x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$69.88B39.34x30.41x22.85x19.34x
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.27B21.97x22.77x24.17x24.17x
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs ›$55.23B24.16x22.72x21.04x20.74x
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$75.86B18.18x17.73x17.48x17.94x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 23.3, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual, sitting higher than 100% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

5.7

median

11.8

20-year high

23.3

cheaperricher

EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 23.32x.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
The EV/EBITDA ratio of 23.32x is 39% above its 5-year average of 16.73x, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.76x–23.32x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 18.86x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 17.74x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 16.72x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 15.12x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 13.87x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for GWW stock is 12.69x.

GWW EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-2523.32x
2026-06-2422.79x
2026-06-2322.43x
2026-06-2222.77x
2026-06-1823.16x
2026-06-1722.27x
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2026-04-2920.64x
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2026-04-2720.87x
2026-04-2420.70x
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2026-04-2121.09x
2026-04-2020.96x
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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