WW Grainger Inc (GWW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
WW Grainger Inc stock (GWW) is currently trading at $1075.87. WW Grainger Inc PE ratio is 30.42. WW Grainger Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.84. Analyst consensus price target for GWW is $1150.33. WallStSmart rates GWW as Underperform.
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- GWW intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- GWW stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- GWW fair value vs current price
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- Is GWW undervalued or overvalued?
- WW Grainger Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GWW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GWW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GWW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · WW Grainger Inc (GWW)
GWW trades 400% above its Graham fair value of $240.52, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
WW Grainger Inc (GWW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
WW Grainger Inc (GWW) Key Strengths (3)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $46 in profit
76.78% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
WW Grainger Inc (GWW) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -2.00%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 13.5x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 4.50% annually
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.84x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
WW Grainger Inc (GWW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 46.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.81), Price/Sales (2.84), Price/Book (13.50) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.50%, EPS Growth at -2.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 14.70%, Profit Margin at 9.51%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 46.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GWW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GWW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.84x trades 96% above its historical average of 1.45x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 7% below its historical high of 3.04x set in Mar 2026, and 295% above its historical low of 0.72x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for WW Grainger Inc (GWW) · INDUSTRIALS › INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
The Big Picture
WW Grainger Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 17.9B with 450% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 450% YoY, reaching 17.9B. This pace significantly outperforms most INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION peers.
ROE of 4610.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Earnings fell 200% YoY while revenue grew 450%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can WW Grainger Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can WW Grainger Inc maintain 450%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 3.2B is significantly higher than cash (585M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact WW Grainger Inc.
Bottom Line
WW Grainger Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 450% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 9.5% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(16 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERARDINELLI, KRANTZ NANCY L Sr. VP & CLO | Sell | -189 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:25:26 AM
About WW Grainger Inc(GWW)
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W. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. (Bill) Grainger.