W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

W.W. Grainger

NYSE•Industrials•Industrial Distribution

$1,262.61+4.35(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$59.60B

P/E

31.9x

P/S

3.2x

P/B

14.4x

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.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 64/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (21/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (14/25).

Profitability14/25

Growth15/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags14/25

Cash & Earnings Quality21/25

Strengths

High ROEConsistent free cash flowConsistent growthNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 31.9x5y range 17.1x – 31.9x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 3.2x5y range 1.6x – 3.2x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 14.4x5y range 10.5x – 15.5x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 4 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $59.60B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $18.84B
Q. Revenue: $5.02B
TTM EBITDA: $3.00B
TTM Op. Income: $2.75B
Q. Op. Income: $807.00M
TTM Net Income: $1.87B
Q. Net Income: $570.00M
EPS: $12.02
Shares Out.: $47.20M

$18.84B in TTM revenue grew 7.8% YoY, reaching $5.02B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $3.00B and TTM operating income of $2.75B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $1.87B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 39.5%
EBITDA Margin: 17.8%
Op. Margin: 16.1%
Net Margin: 11.4%

Op. margin of 16.1% is up 1.2% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 11.4% and gross margin of 39.5% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 8% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 31.9x
P/S Ratio: 3.2x
P/B Ratio: 14.4x

At 31.9x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 3.2x and P/B of 14.4x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 23% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $9.62B
Cash: $589.00M
Long-Term Debt: $2.41B
Book Value: $4.13B
D/E Ratio: 0.6
Debt/EBITDA: 2.7

With $9.62B in assets and $2.41B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.6and book value is $4.13B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $444.00M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $1.51B
FCF Margin: 8.0%
FCF / Net Income: 0.8

TTM FCF of $1.51B on $444.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.8x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.