W.W. Grainger, Inc.(GWW)Stock Performance & ReturnsNYSE
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GWW | 62.92 B | 34.07x | 10.30% | 9.92% | $39.21 | 46.09% | 0.62x | 0.70% | $1419.91 | $906.52 |
URI | 64.97 B | 25.11x | 11.80% | 15.67% | $41.57 | 28.90% | 1.67x | 0.73% | $1177.15 | $698.94 |
FAST | 59.27 B | 41.99x | 15.50% | 15.62% | $1.23 | 35.26% | 0.11x | 1.88% | $52.92 | $38.34 |
FERG | 43.93 B | 22.35x | 4.60% | 6.32% | $10.16 | - | 1.11x | 1.83% | $268.59 | $212.13 |
SUNB | 31.55 B | 23.26x | 11.20% | 12.12% | $3.31 | 18.37% | 1.53x | 1.87% | $85.44 | $60.16 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) compared to its primary competitors (including URI, FAST, FERG) reveals distinct metrics. GWW trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 34.1x versus the peer average of 28.2x (representing a 21% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for GWW. In terms of growth, GWW's revenue growth of 10.3% is consistent with the peer average of 10.8%. Additionally, its net margin of 9.9% is below the peer average of 12.4%, suggesting higher operational costs or lower pricing power relative to peers.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• GWW ranks #4 in P/E ratio, #4 in revenue growth, and #4 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #4 - ⚠️ Room for improvement relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | $1336.91 | $1359.29 | $1332.05 | $1351.87 | 263,415 | +1.19% |
| 2026-10-20 | $1318.66 | $1338.82 | $1317.11 | $1335.96 | 170,800 | +1.36% |
| 2026-10-19 | $1331.80 | $1338.37 | $1317.51 | $1318.06 | 208,500 | -0.95% |
| 2026-10-16 | $1340.00 | $1349.88 | $1319.36 | $1330.70 | 236,900 | -0.04% |
| 2026-10-15 | $1339.94 | $1355.00 | $1306.82 | $1331.17 | 276,200 | +0.04% |
| 2026-10-14 | $1300.25 | $1330.63 | $1288.16 | $1330.62 | 440,900 | +0.42% |
| 2026-10-13 | $1313.18 | $1327.33 | $1304.15 | $1325.10 | 284,700 | +1.41% |
| 2026-10-12 | $1294.76 | $1307.88 | $1287.95 | $1306.73 | 274,600 | +1.31% |
| 2026-10-09 | $1272.15 | $1295.05 | $1270.79 | $1289.79 | 182,600 | +1.66% |
| 2026-10-08 | $1261.65 | $1282.97 | $1258.59 | $1268.67 | 186,700 | +0.41% |
| 2026-10-07 | $1267.98 | $1281.80 | $1260.20 | $1263.51 | 238,300 | -0.94% |
| 2026-10-06 | $1286.61 | $1287.26 | $1272.14 | $1275.56 | 218,100 | -0.88% |
| 2026-10-05 | $1277.04 | $1292.35 | $1267.15 | $1286.84 | 207,500 | +0.51% |
| 2026-10-02 | $1289.01 | $1300.00 | $1274.80 | $1280.30 | 270,900 | -0.11% |
| 2026-10-01 | $1240.00 | $1282.27 | $1240.00 | $1281.68 | 299,100 | +2.88% |
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