W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Founded in 1927, W.W. Grainger originally distributed various motors via a mail-order catalogue. Over the course of the 20th century, the firm expanded into new industrial product categories and la...
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 35.27 (historical range: 23.26–37.29, median: 28.24), placing it at the 93th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 3.42 (range: 2.49–3.62, 90th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 81.42 (range: 18.19–85.96, 93th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 27.6 to 30.5).
W.W. Grainger, Inc. appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 35.27 | 23.26 | 28.24 | 37.29 | 93th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 3.42 | 2.49 | 2.97 | 3.62 | 90th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 81.42 | 18.19 | 34.70 | 85.96 | 93th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 6th | expensive relative to its history |