GWW:NYE-W.W. Grainger Inc.

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 271.87

Change

-0.57 (-0.21)%

Market Cap

USD 13.35B

Volume

0.42M

Analyst Target

USD 302.80
Analyst Rating

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W.W. Grainger Inc is a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and other related products and services used by businesses and institutions in the United States and Canada, with expanding operations.

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ETFs Containing GWW

BCUS Exchange Listed Funds Tru.. 4.15 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+0.56%)

USD 0.03B
PRN Invesco DWA Industrials M.. 3.81 % 0.00 %

+1.36 (+0.56%)

USD 0.20B
MIVG:CA Mackenzie Ivy Global Equi.. 3.26 % 0.89 %

N/A

CAD 0.02B
LRGE ClearBridge Large Cap Gro.. 2.58 % 0.59 %

+0.17 (+0.56%)

USD 0.22B
BMVP Invesco Bloomberg MVP Mul.. 2.07 % 0.00 %

+0.52 (+0.56%)

USD 0.10B
TMDV 1.74 % 0.00 %

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ESMV iShares ESG MSCI USA Min .. 1.69 % 0.00 %

+0.27 (+0.56%)

USD 0.01B
KNG 1.61 % 0.00 %

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MVEA:SW iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 1.58 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.56%)

USD 0.35B
MVEW:LSE iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.41 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.56%)

USD 0.65B
RSPN Invesco S&P 500® Equal.. 1.37 % 0.00 %

+0.70 (+0.56%)

USD 0.63B
MUMC:CA Manulife Multifactor U.S... 0.52 % 0.55 %

N/A

CAD 0.04B
IWP iShares Russell Mid-Cap G.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

+0.99 (+0.56%)

USD 15.17B
NOBL 0.00 % 0.35 %

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MUMC-B:CA Manulife Multifactor U.S... 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.30 (+0.56%)

CAD 0.04B
EL41:F Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0.56%)

USD 0.04B
EL41:XETRA Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.11 (0.56%)

USD 0.04B
MVEA:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.56%)

USD 0.59B
ECOZ 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -3.72% 22% F 13% F
Dividend Return 0.99% 33% F 34% F
Total Return -2.72% 22% F 13% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -14.00% 67% D+ 26% F
Dividend Return 1.75% 67% D+ 30% F
Total Return -12.25% 67% D+ 25% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 4.81% 86% B+ 57% F
Dividend Return 9.56% 33% F 33% F
Total Return 14.37% 86% B+ 44% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 9.99% 67% D+ 82% B
Dividend Return 12.20% 67% D+ 82% B
Total Return 2.21% 67% D+ 45% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.63% 33% F 13% F
Risk Adjusted Return 35.22% 78% C+ 48% F
Market Capitalization 13.35B 100% F 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.90 33% 35%
Price/Book Ratio 7.87 22% 9%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.67 33% 34%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 19.36 44% 30%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 41.61% 100% 93%
Return on Invested Capital 29.20% 100% 91%
Return on Assets 13.55% 100% 93%
Debt to Equity Ratio 116.00% 63% 32%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector