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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

NYSE Industrials Industrial - Distribution
$1274.63 ▲ +0.63%
Market Cap
$60.18B
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
Beta
1.03
52-Wk Range
906.52-1419.91
CEO
Donald G. Macpherson
Country
US
Currency
USD

W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates in the Industrial - Distribution industry of the Industrials sector, headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, US. The stock last traded at $1274.63, up 0.63% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $60.18B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 32.48, a net margin of 9.9%. Its beta of 1.03 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
32.48
Price / Sales
3.19
Price / Book
14.59
EV / EBITDA
21.10
Gross margin
39.4%
Operating margin
14.6%
Net margin
9.9%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
0.68
Current ratio
2.81
Dividend yield
0.7%
Payout ratio
26.5%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
23,550
IPO date
1973-02-21
Headquarters
Lake Forest, IL, US
About W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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