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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. operates in the Wholesale-Durable Goods industry, Consumer Cyclical sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 17.9B | 17.9B | 17.2B | 16.5B | 15.2B | 13.0B |
| Net Income | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.9B | 1.8B | 1.5B | 1.0B |
| EPS | $35.40 | $35.40 | $38.71 | $36.23 | $30.06 | $19.84 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.6B | 1.6B | 1.1B | 682M |
| ROIC | 31.7% | 38.1% | 44.5% | 47.3% | 40.2% | 30.9% |
| Gross Margin | 39.1% | 39.1% | 39.4% | 39.4% | 38.4% | 36.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.98 | 0.75 | 0.96 | 1.26 |
| Dividends/Share | $9.69 | $8.83 | $8.01 | $7.30 | $6.78 | $6.39 |
| Operating Income | 2.5B | 2.5B | 2.6B | 2.6B | 2.2B | 1.5B |
| Operating Margin | 13.9% | 13.9% | 15.4% | 15.6% | 14.5% | 11.9% |
| ROE | 45.7% | 48.1% | 56.8% | 58.7% | 63.4% | 55.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | 48M | 48M | 49M | 50M | 51M | 53M |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. trades at 32.8x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 21.8x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 41.3x vs a median of 24.4x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 40.2% with a gross margin of 38.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 2.7%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +15.3%.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a current P/E ratio of 32.8, compared to its historical median P/E of 21.8. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 40.2%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a market capitalization of $56.0B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.83%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.87%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) appears expensive. The current P/E of 32.8 is 50% above its historical median of 21.8. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 21.5%.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) operates in the Wholesale-Durable Goods industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) reported annual revenue of $17.9 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a net profit margin of 9.5%. This is a modest margin.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) generated $1.3 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. This indicates moderate leverage.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $35.40 in its most recent fiscal year.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a return on equity (ROE) of 48.1%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a 5-year average gross margin of 38.5%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has a book value per share of $77.52, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.