(GWW) WW Grainger - Ratings and Ratios
Safety Equipment, Material Handling, Pumps, Cleaning Supplies, Hand Tools
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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.
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GWW Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 50,805m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Industrial Distribution |
GiC Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
IPO / Inception | 1984-12-17 |
GWW Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 82.0 |
Fundamental | 80.9 |
Dividend Rating | 58.7 |
Rel. Strength | -13.1 |
Analysts | 3.15 of 5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 1110.83 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 414.74 USD |
GWW Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.82% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 2.70% |
Annual Growth 5y | 6.16% |
Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
Payout Ratio | 21.5% |
GWW Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 12.2% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 21% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 97.9% |
CAGR 5y | 26.80% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.09 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.42 |
Alpha | -5.86 |
Beta | 0.738 |
Volatility | 23.50% |
Current Volume | 617.2k |
Average Volume 20d | 303.6k |
Stop Loss | 991.5 (-3%) |
As of July 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1022.17 with a total of 617,155 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.45%, over one month by -2.23%, over three months by +2.17% and over the past year by +5.70%.
Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) is currently (July 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 80.94 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GWW is around 1110.83 USD . This means that GWW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.67%.
WW Grainger has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.15. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GWW.
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 13
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 1
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, GWW WW Grainger will be worth about 1247.2 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1022.17. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +22.02%.
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 1081 | 5.8% |
Analysts Target Price | 1081 | 5.8% |
ValueRay Target Price | 1247.2 | 22% |