GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc Stock Analysis
W.W. Grainger Inc (GWW) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the broader Industrials sector. The company has a market capitalization of 50.82B, generates annual revenue of 17.75B, and reports net income of 1.73B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 1068.72 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company maintains a healthy balance between debt and equity, which is typical for stable businesses. The dividend yield (0.84%) is modest, often associated with growth-oriented companies. The stock has average market volatility, aligning with general market movement.
Analyst recommendation stands at Sell (2.86), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 73.52%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -2.25%, trading within a 52-week range of 893.99 - 1139.15.
GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc
1068.72
Analyst Consensus
Sell 2.86
GWW – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 15
- Sell: 7
- Strong Sell: 2
- Total Analysts: 28
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 29.83 | EPS (ttm): | 35.83 | Insider Own: | 6.19% | Shs Outstand: | 47.63M | Perf Week: | 3.78% |
| Market Cap: | 50.82B | Forward P/E: | 24.39 | EPS next Y: | 43.81 | Insider Trans: | -0.92% | Shs Float: | 44.61M | Perf Month: | 4.56% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.73B | PEG: | 3.23 | EPS next Q: | 9.46 | Inst Own: | 73.52% | Short Float: | 3.01% | Perf Quarter: | 11.96% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 17.75B | P/S: | 2.86 | EPS this Y: | 1.42% | Inst Trans: | -0.75% | Short Ratio: | 4.77 | Perf Half Y: | 3.93% |
| Book/sh: | 74.77 | P/B: | 14.29 | EPS next Y: | 10.88% | ROA: | 19.26% | Short Interest: | 1.34M | Perf Year: | -2.25% |
| Cash/sh: | 11.25 | P/C: | 94.98 | EPS next 5Y: | 7.55% | ROE: | 48.98% | 52W Range: | 893.99 - 1139.15 | Perf YTD: | 5.91% |
| Dividend Est.: | 8.99 (0.84%) | P/FCF: | 41.25 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 24.93% 20.30% | ROIC: | 27.89% | 52W High: | 1139.15 -6.18% | Beta: | 1.11 |
| Dividend TTM: | 8.83 (0.83%) | Quick Ratio: | 1.59 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 9.65% 8.37% | Gross Margin: | 39.09% | 52W Low: | 893.99 19.54% | Perf 5Y: | 172.83% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Nov 10, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 2.72 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -3.60% | Oper. Margin: | 14.05% | RSI (14): | 68.22 | Volatility: | 1.50% 1.84% |
| Employees: | 26000 | Debt/Eq: | 0.76 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 4.83% | Profit Margin: | 9.75% | Recom: | 3.00 | Target Price: | 1069.08 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 0.74 | EPS Q/Q: | -38.24% | Payout: | 20.56% | Rel Volume: | 1.00 | Prev Close: | 1063.30 |
| Sales Surprise: | 0.31% | EPS Surprise: | 2.34% | Sales Q/Q: | 6.13% | Earnings: | Jan 29 BMO | Avg Volume: | 281.58K | Price: | 1068.72 |
| SMA20: | 3.81% | SMA50: | 8.10% | SMA200: | 6.26% | Overbought: -0.03% | Volume: | 281,354 | Change: | 0.51% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 759.3
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 500.3
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 1445.57
Average value: 901.72
About W.W. Grainger Inc
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services with operations in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment segments. The High-Touch Solutions North America segment includes value-added MRO solutions that are rooted in deep product knowledge and customer expertise. The Endless Assortment segment provides a streamlined and transparent online platform with one-stop shopping for millions of products. The company was founded by William Wallace Grainger in 1928 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
Attention! Trading on the stock market involves financial risks and is not suitable for everyone. The www.stocks-expert.com does not provide financial market trading services; it is for informational purposes only and is not responsible for the consequences of your trading decisions or the operation of the software. Before starting to trade in any markets, make sure you understand the risks associated with trading and that you have a sufficient level of training.