(GWW) WW Grainger - Ratings and Ratios
Safety Equipment, Material Handling, Pumps, Cleaning Supplies, Hand Tools
GWW EPS (Earnings per Share)
GWW Revenue
Description: GWW WW Grainger
W.W. Grainger Inc. is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two main segments: High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment, catering to a diverse customer base ranging from small businesses to large corporations, government entities, and institutions across various industries, including commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing.
The companys product portfolio includes safety and security equipment, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. Additionally, Grainger offers value-added services such as technical support and inventory management, enhancing its appeal to customers seeking comprehensive solutions.
From a financial perspective, Grainger has demonstrated strong performance, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 56.10%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital. The companys Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 27.12, with a forward P/E of 26.32, suggesting a relatively stable earnings outlook. With a market capitalization of $50.8 billion, Grainger is a significant player in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry.
To further evaluate Graingers performance, other key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating cash flow can be considered. Graingers ability to maintain a strong gross margin is crucial, given the competitive nature of the distribution industry. Additionally, the companys investment in e-commerce and digital channels is likely a key driver of its growth strategy, enabling it to reach a wider customer base and improve operational efficiency.
Graingers dividend yield and payout ratio are also worth examining, as they can indicate the companys commitment to returning value to shareholders. Furthermore, analyzing the companys debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage can provide insights into its financial leverage and ability to meet its financial obligations.
GWW Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 48,026m |
| Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 1984-12-17 |
GWW Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 47.5% |
| Fundamental | 84.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 58.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -14.8% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.15 of 5 |
GWW Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.84% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.57% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 6.16% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.9% |
GWW Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -61.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -41.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 97.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 25.10% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.02 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 3.98 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.27 |
| Alpha | -17.24 |
| Beta | 0.989 |
| Volatility | 23.60% |
| Current Volume | 321.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 333.4k |
| Stop Loss | 982.2 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.88 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (1.92b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.05b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.16 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.13pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 20.87% (prev 18.65%; Δ 2.22pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.23 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.06b > Net Income 1.92b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (2.13b) to EBITDA (2.93b) ratio: 0.73 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.82 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (48.2m) change vs 12m ago -2.03% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 39.25% (prev 39.28%; Δ -0.03pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 202.2% (prev 200.6%; Δ 1.65pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 34.91 (EBITDA TTM 2.93b / Interest Expense TTM 77.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 13.12
| (A) 0.41 = (Total Current Assets 5.65b - Total Current Liabilities 2.00b) / Total Assets 8.94b |
| (B) 1.61 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 14.43b / Total Assets 8.94b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.61 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.31 = EBIT TTM 2.69b / Avg Total Assets 8.64b |
| (D) 2.94 = Book Value of Equity 14.29b / Total Liabilities 4.85b |
| Total Rating: 13.12 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 84.06
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.84% = 1.42 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.10% = 2.03 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.66 = 2.29 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.83 = 1.99 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 24.98% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 54.86% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 84.74% = 6.36 |
| 9. EPS Trend 69.62% = 3.48 |
What is the price of GWW shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.49%, over one month by +4.40%, over three months by -5.30% and over the past year by +1.27%.
Is WW Grainger a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GWW is around 1041.32 USD . This means that GWW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.83%.
Is GWW a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 13
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the GWW price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 1040.6 | 2.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 1040.6 | 2.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 1168.7 | 15.4% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 04:35
GWW Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 597.0m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 25.5032
P/E Forward = 23.0947
P/S = 2.7473
P/B = 13.2104
P/EG = 2.0479
Beta = 1.179
Revenue TTM = 17.48b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.69b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.93b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.34b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 83.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.42b USD (Calculated: Short Term 83.0m + Long Term 2.34b)
Net Debt = 2.13b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 49.85b USD (48.03b + Debt 2.42b - CCE 597.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 34.91 (Ebit TTM 2.69b / Interest Expense TTM 77.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.84% (FCF TTM 1.42b / Enterprise Value 49.85b)
FCF Margin = 8.10% (FCF TTM 1.42b / Revenue TTM 17.48b)
Net Margin = 10.99% (Net Income TTM 1.92b / Revenue TTM 17.48b)
Gross Margin = 39.25% ((Revenue TTM 17.48b - Cost of Revenue TTM 10.62b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.49 (Enterprise Value 49.85b / Book Value Of Equity 14.29b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.83% (Interest Expense 20.0m / Debt 2.42b)
Taxrate = 23.03% (595.0m / 2.58b)
NOPAT = 2.07b (EBIT 2.69b * (1 - 23.03%))
Current Ratio = 2.82 (Total Current Assets 5.65b / Total Current Liabilities 2.00b)
Debt / Equity = 0.66 (Debt 2.42b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.67b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.83 (Net Debt 2.13b / EBITDA 2.93b)
Debt / FCF = 1.71 (Debt 2.42b / FCF TTM 1.42b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.50b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 21.51% (Net Income 1.92b, Total Assets 8.94b )
RoE = 54.86% (Net Income TTM 1.92b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.50b)
RoCE = 45.99% (Ebit 2.69b / (Equity 3.50b + L.T.Debt 2.34b))
RoIC = 34.21% (NOPAT 2.07b / Invested Capital 6.05b)
WACC = 9.23% (E(48.03b)/V(50.45b) * Re(9.66%)) + (D(2.42b)/V(50.45b) * Rd(0.83%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.53%
Discount Rate = 9.66% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.37% ; FCFE base≈1.55b ; Y1≈1.91b ; Y5≈3.26b
Fair Price DCF = 871.2 (DCF Value 41.67b / Shares Outstanding 47.8m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 69.62 | EPS CAGR: 7.03% | SUE: -0.48 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 84.74 | Revenue CAGR: 5.39%
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