GROWTH
Top line stable.
+4.5% YoY versus +4.2% prior. 3y CAGR +5.6%.
+4.5%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. GWW
Industrials · Market Cap: $62.1B
$1365.41▲ 54.31 (4.14%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Industrials · Market Cap: $62.1B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
Yes — W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s 45.3% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.31 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s 45.3% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.31 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: GWW is flagged as overvalued by the 1 legendary model, but earns a B sector grade (60/100) in Industrials. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+4.5% YoY versus +4.2% prior. 3y CAGR +5.6%.
+4.5%Net margin 9.5% versus 11.1% prior (−1.6pp). Operating 15.0%.
9.5%P/E 34.9x — 33% above the 5y median of 26.2x. Forward 29.9x hints at EPS expansion next year.
34.9xGWW's P/E ratio is 33.2x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
GWW's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
GWW is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate GWW a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
How does GWW compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingGWW sits at #20 in Industrials with a B grade (60/100).
