W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Analysis
NYQ · Industrials · Industrial Distribution
$1249.10
+6.03 (+0.48%)
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GWW Stock Snapshot — Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
GWW Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$58.83B
P/E Ratio
31.80
Forward P/E
24.52
PEG Ratio
1.69
P/B Ratio
14.24
EPS
$39.28
Dividend Yield
0.80%
52W Range
$906.52 – $1419.91
Beta
1.03
Volume
0.1M
ROE
46.1%
Profit Margin
9.9%
Revenue Growth
10.3%
Gross Margin
39.4%
EV/EBITDA
19.01
Analyst Target
$1331.64
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 31.8x. Forward P/E of 24.5x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 14.24x. EV/EBITDA sits at 19.01x. Market capitalization is $58.83B. Revenue is growing at 10.3% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 20.5%. Profit margins are 9.9%. Return on equity is 46.1%. Beta of 1.03 indicates market-average volatility.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Hold
Low Target
$1100.00
Mean Target
$1331.64
High Target
$1500.00
Based on 14 analysts
About W.W. Grainger
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.
GWW Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $538.64 by approximately 56.9%. Trailing P/E: 31.8x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 9.9% and return on equity of 46.1%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 10.3% and earnings growth of 20.5%. Risk profile: beta of 1.03. Consensus: hold.
Valuation, Growth & Risk
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 31.8x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 10.3%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Valuation Snapshot
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $538.64 by approximately 56.9%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 31.8x. Forward P/E of 24.5x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 3.1x. Price-to-book is 14.2x. EV/EBITDA sits at 19.0x. Market capitalization is $58.83B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 10.3% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 20.5%. Profit margins are 9.9%. Return on equity is 46.1%. Return on assets is 19.9%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 1.03 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $2.21B.
Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $1331.64 implies 6.6% upside. Target range spans $1100.00 to $1500.00. 14 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: hold.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
- Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
GWW Overvalued
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $538.64 by approximately 56.9%.
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About the Author
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