W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) — Stock Score Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (83/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Grainger is a high-quality compounder that perfectly blends the Terry Smith and Nick Sleep philosophies. Operating as the leading MRO distributor in North America, Grainger shares its massive scale economics with customers through superior inventory availability and logistics, driving deep customer loyalty and an ROIC exceeding 30%. The structural trend of supply chain localization and North American factory construction acts as a powerful macro tailwind, as new manufacturing hubs require massive, continuous MRO support that only Grainger's logistics network can reliably deliver.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading industrial distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services to businesses and institutions. The company maintains its market leadership through an extensive product offering, sophisticated logistics, and a strong omni-channel presence, providing critical supplies that keep customer operations running smoothly.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1K
Market Cap$58.9B
P/E (TTM)34.73
P/E (Forward)25.56
Price/Book15.49
Return on Equity46.1%
Return on Invested Capital35.8%
Debt/Equity64.03
Gross Margin39.2%
Operating Margin16.7%
Revenue Growth10.1%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$1.2B

W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s (GWW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (83), Value (22), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does W.W. Grainger, Inc. have an economic moat?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) has a Quality factor score of 83/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 91/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is W.W. Grainger, Inc. in?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United States).
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