W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Stock

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is a Consumer Discretionary stock trading at $1364.50 (as of 2026-06-18), with a market capitalization of $58.27B and a trailing P/E of 33.2. Figures are sourced from first-party U.S. SEC EDGAR filings and market data.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions 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.

Valuation — source: SEC EDGAR (first-party)
Price$1364.50
Market Cap$58.27B
P/E Ratio33.2
EV / EBITDA20.4
Price / Book13.42
Price / Sales3.17
Dividend Yield0.8%
DCF Value (model)$668.76
DCF Upside vs Price-51.0%
Profitability & Growth — source: SEC EDGAR
Revenue (TTM)$17.94B
Net Margin9.5%
Return on Equity41.0%
Debt / Equity0.56
Current Ratio2.69
Revenue Growth (YoY)4.5%
EPS Growth (YoY)-8.7%
FCF Growth (YoY)-15.2%
Financial Health — source: SEC EDGAR
Altman Z-Score13.78 (safe)
Piotroski F-Score7/9 (strong)
Valuation vs Sector & Industry
Stock P/E33.2
Sector P/E (Consumer Discretionary)21.8
Industry P/E (Wholesale)23.1
vs Sector52.4%
vs Industry43.4%
Smart-Money Activity — SEC Form 4 / 13F / Congressional disclosures
Top Institutional HolderVANGUARD GROUP INC ($5.72B)
Institutional Holders Tracked10
Congressional Trades (recent)10
Company
SectorConsumer Discretionary
IndustryWholesale
CEODonald G. Macpherson
Employees23,500
CountryUS
IPO Date1973-02-21

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Data as of 2026-06-18.

Figures sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC EDGAR) filings and market data. Not personalized investment advice.