Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for W.W. Grainger Inc (GWW) - $956.24 as of 10/30/2025 8:38:54 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
59 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for GWW
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for GWW
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for GWW
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for GWW
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for GWW (59 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | GWW |
| Company Name | W.W. Grainger Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | W. W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is a premier American industrial supply company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a rich history dating back to 1927. As a key player in the Fortune 500, Grainger excels in delivering a vast array of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products tailored to diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and government. The company is distinguished by its extensive distribution network and cutting-edge e-commerce capabilities, which enhance responsiveness and customer service. With a steadfast focus on sustainability and innovation, Grainger is well-positioned to meet dynamic market demands and provide continued value to its expansive customer base. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/31/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 956.24 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 499.08 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/30/2025 8:38:54 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 509,909 |
| Average Daily Volume | 272,626 |
| 52-Week High | 1,219.65 |
| 52-Week Low | 889.92 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 7.45% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 24.33 |
| Industry PE | 27.73 |
| Sector PE | 44.03 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 28.13 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 76.62 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 73.19 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 76.01 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.82 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 12.48 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 76.69 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 12.42 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.59 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.65 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.62 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.62 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 16.80 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 47,832,200 |
| Market Capitalization | 45,739,062,928 |
| Institutional Ownership | 75.91% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 8/11/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 2.2600 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 2.2600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 8.62 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 9.04 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.86% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.24% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.06% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.54% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 21.65% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 4.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 4.37% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 39.41 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 19.83 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 38.96 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,922,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,909,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 1,829,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 5.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 8.37% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 14.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 597,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,036,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 660,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,744,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,243,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,279,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,266,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,341,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.60 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.61 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 3,358,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,115,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 3,674,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 1,416,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 29.60 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,570,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,586,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.23 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -2.18 |
| MACD Signal | -5.73 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 917.54 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 993.87 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 1,070.20 |
| Beta | 1.16 |
| RSI | 51.37 |
| 50-Day SMA | 1,033.81 |
| 150-Day SMA | 884.87 |
| 200-Day SMA | 788.12 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/30/2025 12:48:37 AM EST |