Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Overvalued?
We dive into why W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-15, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Tudor Pop
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COMPANY SUMMARY
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Commentary & Analysis
Why W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s (GWW) Stock Is Up 7.13%
As of Thursday, May 07, W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s GWW share price has surged by 7.13%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
What You Need to Know About W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s Q2 Earnings
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s fiscal Q2 earnings report was released on Thursday, May 07. Let's dive in to see if (GWW) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Rosalio Madrigal
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Stock a Good Investment?
Learn more about W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (GWW) stock grades for Value, Momentum, Growth and Estimate Revisions and determine whether this Trading Companies & Distributors stock meets your investment needs.Omar Beirat
Which Is a Better Investment, W.W. Grainger, Inc. or Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Stock?
Learn more about whether W.W. Grainger, Inc. or Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. is a better investment based on AAII's A+ Investor grades, which compare both companies' key financial metrics.Tudor Pop
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | GWW | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $65,258.9 | $4,922.5 | 95% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 47.4 | 37.8 | 47% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 89.8% | 63.8% | 58% |
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| Float (Mil) | 43.2 | 47.9 | 44% |
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| Beta | 1.04 | 0.97 | 62% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 282 | 235 | 50% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
32.6% | 80.3% | 70% |
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| Growth | GWW | Industry Median |
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| Sales (5yr) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 54% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 19.7% | 11.1% | 72% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 22.5% | 11.8% | 72 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 8.3% | 2.8% | 99% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (33.5%) | (13.7%) | 16% |
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| # of Estimates | 17 | 19 | 19 | |
| Current EPS | $11.302 | $45.632 | $50.482 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $11.277 | $45.622 | $50.425 | |
| # Rev Up | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $10.966 | $43.652 | $48.595 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (3.0%) | 28.9% | 56.0% | |
| Financials | GWW | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $18,378 | $3,347 | 91% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $1,782 | $137 | 91% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $37.378 | $1.400 | 99% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $2,108 | $302 | 89% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $29 | $3 | 66% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $2,708 | $640 | 78% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $62,576 | $6,212 | 94% |
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| Valuation | GWW | Industry Median |
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| P/B | 16.61 | 2.65 | 94% |
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| P/E | 37.2 | 25.8 | 76% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.0% | 64% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 1.7 | 1.4 | 62% |
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| Ratios | GWW | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 39.2% | 27.5% | 49% |
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| Net Margin | 9.7% | 4.0% | 62% |
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| ROA | 19.7% | 4.5% | 96% |
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| ROE | 48.1% | 12.2% | 92% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 54.2% | 57.0% | 47% |
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| F-Score | 5 | 5 | 51% |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 7/31/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
FACTOR STRATEGY
P/E Relative Screen
Factors: Value, Earnings Estimates
A screen that looks at the relationship of a stock's price-earnings ratio to that of the industry and market.
| Performance Since Inception: | 13.7% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +6.2 |
