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W.W. Grainger, Inc.

  • Market Cap: Large Cap
  • Industry: Trading & Distributors
  • ISIN: US3848021040
USD
968.91
-2.25 (-0.23%)

Dec 04

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stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

967.91979.21

52 Week

893.991,195.31
Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

280.16 k

Shareholding (Mar 2025)

FII

17.03%

Held by 373 FIIs

DII

53.4%

Held by 36 DIIs

Promoter

0.00%

How big is W.W. Grainger, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a market capitalization of $111.01 billion, with recent net sales of $17.24 billion and a net profit of $1.99 billion over the last four quarters.

Market Cap: As of Jun 18, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a market capitalization of 111,005.25 million, categorizing it as a Large Cap company.<BR><BR>Recent Quarterly Performance: For the latest four quarters, W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported net sales of 17,239.00 million and a net profit of 1,992.00 million.<BR><BR>Balance Sheet Snapshot: As of Dec 24, the company's shareholder's funds amounted to 3,358.00 million, while total assets were reported at 8,829.00 million.

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What does W.W. Grainger, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a large-cap distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies, with recent net sales of $4.3 billion and a net profit of $500 million. Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 58.00 and a dividend yield of 0.38%.

Overview:<BR>W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related products and services, operating in the Trading & Distributors industry with a large-cap market capitalization.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot:<BR>Most recent Net Sales: 4,306 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Most recent Net Profit: 500 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Market-cap: USD 111,005.25 Million (Large Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics:<BR>P/E: 58.00 <BR>Dividend Yield: 0.38% <BR>Debt Equity: 0.49 <BR>Return on Equity: 57.24% <BR>Price to Book: 31.90<BR><BR>Contact Details:<BR>Address: 100 Grainger Pkwy, LAKE FOREST IL: 60045-5202 <BR>Tel: ['1 847 5351000', '1 847 5350809'] <BR>Fax: 1 847 5350878 <BR>Website: https://www.grainger.com/

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Who are in the management team of W.W. Grainger, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, the management team of W.W. Grainger, Inc. includes Chairman and CEO Donald Macpherson, Lead Independent Director Stuart Levenick, and Directors Beatriz Perez, Steven White, Susan Williams, and Independent Director Rodney Adkins. They are responsible for the company's strategic direction and operations.

As of March 2022, the management team of W.W. Grainger, Inc. includes the following individuals:<BR><BR>- Mr. Donald Macpherson, who serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.<BR>- Mr. Stuart Levenick, who is the Lead Independent Director.<BR>- Ms. Beatriz Perez, who holds the position of Director.<BR>- Mr. Steven White, who is also a Director.<BR>- Ms. Susan Williams, who serves as a Director.<BR>- Mr. Rodney Adkins, who is an Independent Director. <BR><BR>This team plays a crucial role in guiding the company's strategic direction and operations.

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Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of September 5, 2025, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is in a bearish trend, with key indicators like the MACD and moving averages confirming this outlook, while the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 with a year-to-date return of -4.63% compared to the S&P's 12.22%.

As of 5 September 2025, the technical trend for W.W. Grainger, Inc. has changed from mildly bearish to bearish. The current stance is bearish, with key indicators such as the MACD showing bearish signals on both weekly and monthly time frames, and moving averages indicating a bearish trend on the daily chart. Bollinger Bands are also bearish on the monthly and mildly bearish on the weekly. The KST and Dow Theory confirm a bearish outlook on the weekly, while the RSI shows no signal on both time frames.<BR><BR>In terms of performance, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, with a return of -4.63% compared to the S&P 500's 12.22%. Over the past year, W.W. Grainger has returned -0.78%, while the S&P 500 has gained 17.14%.

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Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

21-Oct-2025

As of October 17, 2025, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is fairly valued with a P/E ratio of 58 and an EV to EBITDA of 40.91, positioning it in the middle of its peers despite a year-to-date return of -9.40%, while maintaining a strong long-term outlook with a 5-year return of 148.99%.

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for W.W. Grainger, Inc. has moved from expensive to fair. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 58, a Price to Book Value of 33.39, and an EV to EBITDA of 40.91, which indicate a premium valuation relative to some peers.<BR><BR>In comparison, Fastenal Co. has a P/E of 46.51 and an EV to EBITDA of 31.81, while Ferguson Plc shows a P/E of 28.08 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.28, suggesting that W.W. Grainger is positioned in the middle of its peer group. Despite recent underperformance, with a year-to-date return of -9.40% compared to the S&P 500's 13.30%, the long-term outlook remains strong, as evidenced by a 5-year return of 148.99% against the S&P 500's 91.29%.

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High Management Efficiency with a high ROCE of 46.97%

 
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Strong ability to service debt as the company has a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.83 times

 
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Healthy long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 15.44%

 
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Flat results in Jun 25

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With ROCE of 51.03%, it has a expensive valuation with a 22.79 Enterprise value to Capital Employed

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Below par performance in long term as well as near term

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Stock DNA
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Industry

Trading & Distributors

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Market cap

USD 105,738 Million (Large Cap)

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P/E

58.00

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

0.40%

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Debt Equity

0.50

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Return on Equity

54.71%

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Price to Book

28.78

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
4,554 Million
(Quarterly Results - Jun 2025)
Net Profit:
508 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-5.75%
0%
-5.75%
6 Months
-9.95%
0%
-9.95%
1 Year
-18.76%
0%
-18.76%
2 Years
20.9%
0%
20.9%
3 Years
60.93%
0%
60.93%
4 Years
97.16%
0%
97.16%
5 Years
139.37%
0%
139.37%

W.W. Grainger, Inc. for the last several years.

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stock-summaryNews & Corporate Actions
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Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for W.W. Grainger, Inc. has moved from expensive to fair. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 58, a Price to Book Value of 33.39, and an EV to EBITDA of 40.91, which indicate a premium valuation relative to some peers. In comparison, Fastenal Co. has a P/E of 46.51 and an EV to EBITDA of 31.81, while Ferguson Plc shows a P/E of 28.08 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.28, suggesting that W.W. Grainger is positioned in the middle of its peer group. Despite recent underperformance, with a year-to-date return of -9.40% compared to the S&P 500's 13.30%, the long-term outlook remains strong, as evidenced by a 5-year return of 148.99% against the S&P 500's 91.29%....

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Experiences Valuation Adjustment Amid Strong Performance Metrics

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Experiences Valuation Adjustment Amid Strong Performance Metrics

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has recently adjusted its valuation, with a current P/E ratio of 58 and a Price to Book Value of 33.39. The company demonstrates strong operational performance, reflected in high ROCE and ROE figures, while its performance has outpaced the S&P 500 over recent years.

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Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for W.W. Grainger, Inc. moved from expensive to fair, indicating a more favorable assessment of its market position. The company appears fairly valued based on its current metrics, with a P/E ratio of 58, a Price to Book Value of 33.39, and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 40.91. In comparison to peers, W.W. Grainger's P/E ratio is higher than Ferguson Plc's 28.08 but lower than Fastenal Co.'s 46.51, suggesting a competitive valuation within its industry. Despite its fair valuation, W.W. Grainger has underperformed relative to the S&P 500 in the short term, with a year-to-date return of -9.40% compared to the index's 13.30%. However, over the longer term, the company has shown resilience with a 5-year return of 148.99%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 91.29%....

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stock-summaryKey Factors
Quality key factors stock-summary
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
8.49%
EBIT Growth (5y)
15.44%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
24.32
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
0.83
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.49
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
2.93
Tax Ratio
22.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio
20.56%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
75.11%
ROCE (avg)
46.97%
ROE (avg)
57.13%
Valuation key factors
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
58
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
33.39
EV to EBIT
44.66
EV to EBITDA
40.91
EV to Capital Employed
22.79
EV to Sales
6.84
PEG Ratio
7.91
Dividend Yield
0.36%
ROCE (Latest)
51.03%
ROE (Latest)
57.24%
Technicals key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
Shareholding Snapshot : Mar 2025stock-summary
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Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 143 Schemes (29.55%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 373 Foreign Institutions (17.03%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Jun'24
Change(%)
Net Sales
4,554.00
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20.00
20.00
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508.00
490.00
3.67%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
148.90%
150.50%
-0.16%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 5.61% vs 3.11% in Jun 2024

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 3.67% vs 0.00% in Jun 2024

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Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'24stock-summary
Dec'24
Dec'23
Change(%)
Net Sales
17,168.00
16,478.00
4.19%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
2,874.00
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2.46%
Interest
77.00
93.00
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Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
153.60%
157.20%
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USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 4.19% vs 8.21% in Dec 2023

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

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About W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock-summary
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W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Trading & Distributors
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) is a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies and other related products and services. The Company offers its products and services to businesses and institutions in the United States and Canada, with presence also in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Company operates through two segments, which include the United States and Canada. The Company's business support functions provide coordination and guidance in the areas of accounting and finance, business development, communications and investor relations, compensation and benefits, information systems, health and safety, global supply chain functions, human resources, risk management, internal audit, legal, real estate, security, tax and treasury. The Company's other businesses also include Zoro Tools, Inc. (Zoro), the single channel online business in the United States, MonotaRO Co. (MonotaRO) in Japan, and operations in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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Company Details
100 Grainger Pkwy , LAKE FOREST IL : 60045-5202
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Tel: 1 847 53510001 847 5350809
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https://www.grainger.com/
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