W.W. Grainger, Inc.
GWW Industrials Industrial - Distribution NYSE
$1112.79
$-32.92 (-2.87%)
Open: $1122.96 | High: $1140.33 | Low: $1106.07 | Prev Close: $1145.71
Market Cap: $52.91B
Volume: 205K | Avg: 298K
Last updated: March 09, 2026 at 02:02 AMInvestment Rating
Neutral
Overall Score: 60/100
Rating Breakdown:
Stock Score Analysis
Stock Score: 532
Comprehensive Quality Assessment
Component Breakdown:
Valuation Metrics
| P/E Ratio | 32.36 |
| P/B Ratio | 12.76 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.95 |
| EPS | $34.39 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| Shares Outstanding | 47.55M |
| 52-Week High | $1218.63 |
| 52-Week Low | $893.99 |
| SMA 50 | $1091.31 |
| SMA 200 | $1023.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
| Annual Dividend | $9.04 |
| Next Earnings | May 07, 2026 04:00 AM ET |
Financial Ratios
| Gross Margin | 39.1% |
| Operating Margin | 13.9% |
| Net Margin | 9.5% |
| ROE | 45.9% |
| ROA | 19.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 |
| Current Ratio | 2.83 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
Balance Sheet
| Total Assets | $8.96B |
| Total Liabilities | $4.82B |
| Total Equity | $4.14B |
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| Cash | $585.00M |
| Total Debt | $3.16B |
| Net Debt | $2.58B |
Income Statement
| Revenue | $17.94B |
| Gross Profit | $7.01B |
| Operating Income | $2.69B |
| Net Income | $1.71B |
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| EBITDA | $2.77B |
| Revenue/Share | $377.73 |
Cash Flow
| Operating CF | $2.02B |
| CapEx | $684.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.33B |
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| Book Value/Share | $87.18 |
| Tangible Book/Share | $74.02 |
| Equity/Share | $87.18 |
Technical Indicators
| RSI (14) | 50.23 Neutral |
| MACD |
10.23
Signal: 14.15
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| Volatility | 28.55% |
| Trading Signal | Bearish |
Performance & Returns
| 1 Year | +1.13% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.09 Fair |
| Volatility (Ann.) | 24.1% Moderate |
| GWW (1Y) | +1.13% |
| S&P 500 (1Y) | +13.03% |
| Alpha (Excess Return) | -11.91% |
Sector Comparison (Industrials)
| Metric | GWW | Sector Avg | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 32.36 | 38.04 | 56% |
| P/B Ratio | 12.76 | 8.19 | 79% |
| ROE (%) | 45.93% | 20.57% | 88% |
| Net Margin (%) | 9.51% | 11.92% | 38% |
| Stock Score | 532 | 533.0 | 42% |
| 1Y Return (%) | +1.13 % | +17.22 % | 29% |
📊 Historical Price Analysis (Last 200 Days)
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Technical Analysis
| Ticker | Close | SMA 5 | SMA 8 | SMA 13 | SMA 50 | SMA 200 | RSI (14) | MACD | Volatility (%) | Volume | Signal | SMA Decision |
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| GWW | $1112.79 | $1138.93 | $1131.33 | $1128.65 | $1090.30 | $1022.90 | 50.23 | 10.23 | 28.55% | 33872 | Weak Short | Bullish Stack |
Candlestick Patterns
There wasn't any recognizable pattern for the GWW stock
News Sentiment
| 📊 Ticker | 📰 Headline | 💭 Sentiment | 📡 Source | 🔗 URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWW | Bank of Montreal Can Sells 9,502 Shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW | Neutral | defenseworld.net | Read More |
| GWW | This Industrial Stock Could Be a Hidden Gem (and Here's Why) | Neutral | fool.com | Read More |
| GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW Stake Lowered by Dundas Partners LLP | Neutral | defenseworld.net | Read More |
| GWW | Blair William & Co. IL Buys 1,122 Shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW | Neutral | defenseworld.net | Read More |
| GWW | Why Is W.W. Grainger (GWW) Down 3.9% Since Last Earnings Report? | Neutral | zacks.com | Read More |
Recent Insider Trading
No recent insider trading data available for GWW
Company Information
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
| CEO | Donald G. Macpherson |
| Employees | 23500 |
| Country | US |
| IPO Date | 1973-02-21 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Website | https://www.grainger.com |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Industrial - Distribution |
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Rating Metrics Explained
DCF Score (Discounted Cash Flow)
Measures the intrinsic value of the stock based on projected future cash flows. A higher score indicates the stock is undervalued relative to its DCF valuation.
ROE Score (Return on Equity)
Evaluates how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better profitability and management effectiveness.
ROA Score (Return on Assets)
Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit. A higher ROA means better asset utilization and operational efficiency.
D/E Score (Debt-to-Equity)
Assesses the company's financial leverage and risk. Lower debt-to-equity ratios indicate less financial risk and better balance sheet health.
P/E Score (Price-to-Earnings)
Compares stock price to earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio could suggest overvaluation or growth expectations.
P/B Score (Price-to-Book)
Compares market price to book value per share. Lower P/B ratios may indicate undervaluation relative to the company's net asset value.
Rating Recommendations:
Each metric is scored on a scale of 1-5, where the scores are determined by comparing the company's performance against industry benchmarks and historical data:
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Strong Buy (5/5): Excellent score - strong positive indicator
- The metric significantly outperforms industry averages (top 20% of companies)
- Indicates exceptional financial health or attractive valuation in that category
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Buy (4/5): Good score - positive indicator
- Above-average performance (top 40% of companies)
- Shows strong fundamentals with room for improvement
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Neutral (3/5): Average score - neutral indicator
- Performance in line with industry median (middle 20%)
- Neither significantly positive nor negative signal
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Sell (2/5): Below average - negative indicator
- Below-average performance (bottom 40% of companies)
- Suggests weakness in this particular metric
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Strong Sell (1/5): Poor score - strong negative indicator
- Significantly underperforms industry (bottom 20%)
- Indicates potential risk or overvaluation in that category