W.W. Grainger, Inc.
GWW
Rank in Stocks
#388
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance,... W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Share Price
$1,328.41
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$62.57B
Change (1 day)
-0.18%
Change (1 year)
39.10%
Country
US
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Operating Margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 14.57%
According to W.W. Grainger, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 14.57%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 15.36%.
Operating Margin history for W.W. Grainger, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 14.57% | 4.74% |
| 2025 | 13.91% | -9.44% |
| 2024 | 15.36% | -1.35% |
| 2023 | 15.57% | 7.01% |
| 2022 | 14.55% | 22.47% |
| 2021 | 11.88% | 37.50% |
| 2020 | 8.64% | -21.38% |
| 2019 | 10.99% | 6.49% |
| 2018 | 10.32% | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 10.06% | -8.88% |
| 2016 | 11.04% | -15.34% |
| 2015 | 13.04% | -3.55% |
| 2014 | 13.52% | -1.60% |
| 2013 | 13.74% | 8.70% |
| 2012 | 12.64% | -2.99% |
| 2011 | 13.03% | 8.76% |
| 2010 | 11.98% | 12.07% |
| 2009 | 10.69% | -6.47% |
| 2008 | 11.43% | 9.38% |
| 2007 | 10.45% | 6.31% |
| 2006 | 9.83% | 4.69% |
| 2005 | 9.39% | 7.93% |
| 2004 | 8.70% | 4.82% |
| 2003 | 8.30% | -2.01% |
| 2002 | 8.47% | 18.96% |
| 2001 | 7.12% | 5.79% |
| 2000 | 6.73% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.54% | -98.59% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 5.38% | -99.63% |
US
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| 14.27% | -99.02% |
CA
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.