W.W. Grainger, Inc.
GWWIndustrialsNASDAQIndustrial Distribution
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is listed under Industrial Distribution. With a market capitalization of $65.86B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment.
Market Cap
$65.86B
Beta
1.03
P/E (TTM)
37.73
P/E (Fwd)
27.63
EPS (TTM)
$36.97
EPS (Fwd)
$50.48
ROE
46.1%
ROA
19.5%
Cash
$695.0M
Total Debt
$2.78B
Free CF
$1.15B
52W Change
35.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, GWW has $695.0M in cash with $2.78B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $1.15B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 46.1% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 19.5% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $13.02B (2021) to $17.94B (2025), reflecting a 38% increase over the period.
As with any equity investment, GWW carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for W.W. Grainger, Inc. and its sector.