W.W. Grainger, Inc.
GWW
Rank in Stocks
#386
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
$1,330.22
Market Cap
$62.65B
Change (1 day)
0.81%
Change (1 year)
37.01%
Country
US
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Category
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P/E ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 33.91
According to W.W. Grainger, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 33.91. At the end of 2024 the company had a P/E ratio of 27.00.
P/E ratio history for W.W. Grainger, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 33.91 | 19.70% |
| 2025 | 28.33 | 4.93% |
| 2024 | 27.00 | 19.42% |
| 2023 | 22.61 | 23.53% |
| 2022 | 18.30 | -29.03% |
| 2021 | 25.79 | -17.96% |
| 2020 | 31.43 | 44.12% |
| 2019 | 21.81 | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 20.27 | -12.86% |
| 2017 | 23.26 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 23.16 | 34.94% |
| 2015 | 17.17 | -20.99% |
| 2014 | 21.73 | -2.39% |
| 2013 | 22.26 | 8.69% |
| 2012 | 20.48 | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 19.81 | 3.46% |
| 2010 | 19.15 | 15.38% |
| 2009 | 16.60 | 30.68% |
| 2008 | 12.70 | -26.01% |
| 2007 | 17.17 | 7.13% |
| 2006 | 16.02 | -12.86% |
| 2005 | 18.39 | -12.21% |
| 2004 | 20.94 | 10.56% |
| 2003 | 18.94 | -15.47% |
| 2002 | 22.41 | -12.55% |
| 2001 | 25.63 | 45.64% |
| 2000 | 17.60 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
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| 41.94 | 23.67% |
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| 23.99 | -29.25% |
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| 33.63 | -0.82% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.