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Free Cash Flow Yield: 2.12%

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Is the free cash flow yield high or low?

The free cash flow yield of 2.12% is 34% below its 5-year average of 3.20%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.12%–4.65%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 20.39% below its 12-month average of 2.66%.

Free Cash Flow CAGR|Earnings Yield|Dividend Yield|P/FCF Ratio|All Metrics
GWW Free Cash Flow Yield

GWW Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

2.12%
-32.27% 1Y
GWW Free Cash Flow Yield

GWW Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

GWW Free Cash Flow Yield

GWW Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

GWW Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

2.12%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

2.66%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

3.19%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

3.18%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

4.17%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

3.97%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

4.27%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-20.39%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-33.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-33.24%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-49.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-46.66%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-50.35%

GWW Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)$64.91B2.12%2.66%3.19%3.18%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$64.04B5.09%5.25%5.37%4.34%
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$68.24B5.59%4.24%3.30%3.80%
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$61.51B2.66%2.36%2.83%3.13%
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.40B2.57%2.25%2.21%2.46%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$60.52B6.53%7.49%5.68%4.79%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$69.88B2.01%2.17%4.25%4.71%
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.27B2.40%2.45%2.31%2.28%
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs ›$55.23B3.08%3.54%3.83%3.66%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$75.86B3.59%3.67%3.73%3.48%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

2.12%

Earnings Yield

2.71%

Dividend Yield

0.67%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 2.12%.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
The free cash flow yield of 2.12% is 34% below its 5-year average of 3.20%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.12%–4.65%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 2.66%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 3.19%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 3.18%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 4.17%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 3.97%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for GWW stock is 4.27%.

GWW Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-252.12%
2026-06-242.17%
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2026-05-142.27%
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2026-05-122.35%
2026-05-112.37%
2026-05-082.36%
2026-05-072.36%
2026-05-062.39%
2026-05-052.46%
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2026-05-012.43%
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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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