W.W. Grainger, Inc.(GWW)NASDAQ
Stock Performance & Returns
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 | 61.84 B | 33.50x | 10.30% | 9.92% | $39.19 | 46.09% | 0.62 | 76.00% | $1417.14 | $901.22 |
URI | 61.86 B | 23.76x | 11.80% | 15.67% | $41.83 | 28.90% | 1.67 | 76.00% | $1177.15 | $698.94 |
FAST | 56.49 B | 42.08x | 14.70% | 15.45% | $1.17 | 34.33% | 0.11 | 1.95% | $52.92 | $38.34 |
FERG | 43.18 B | 22.35x | 4.60% | 6.32% | $9.99 | - | 1.11 | 1.56% | $268.59 | $203.74 |
SUNB | 27.05 B | 21.22x | 8.90% | 11.88% | $3.11 | 17.42% | 1.43 | 4.10% | $85.79 | $60.40 |
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 33.5x versus the peer average of 27.4x (representing a 22% 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 10.0%. Additionally, its net margin of 9.9% is below the peer average of 12.3%, 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, #3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | $1290.45 | $1312.99 | $1283.48 | $1312.84 | 147,300 | +1.74% |
| 2026-09-02 | $1306.38 | $1311.75 | $1283.97 | $1284.85 | 292,200 | -1.65% |
| 2026-09-01 | $1312.16 | $1317.75 | $1297.94 | $1309.21 | 192,900 | -0.22% |
| 2026-08-31 | $1304.17 | $1312.86 | $1300.13 | $1309.49 | 427,000 | +0.41% |
| 2026-08-28 | $1334.29 | $1335.31 | $1294.05 | $1306.30 | 150,200 | -2.10% |
| 2026-08-27 | $1327.02 | $1327.61 | $1311.94 | $1321.08 | 168,100 | -0.45% |
| 2026-08-26 | $1309.50 | $1337.96 | $1309.50 | $1335.39 | 153,500 | +1.98% |
| 2026-08-25 | $1329.90 | $1330.96 | $1297.55 | $1301.68 | 173,300 | -2.12% |
| 2026-08-24 | $1313.10 | $1333.35 | $1301.42 | $1321.90 | 157,000 | +0.67% |
| 2026-08-21 | $1305.43 | $1316.99 | $1300.26 | $1312.24 | 233,900 | +0.52% |
| 2026-08-20 | $1301.48 | $1313.16 | $1293.87 | $1300.34 | 238,300 | -0.09% |
| 2026-08-19 | $1319.94 | $1331.56 | $1302.68 | $1306.95 | 176,000 | -0.98% |
| 2026-08-18 | $1323.39 | $1323.48 | $1310.04 | $1314.12 | 218,700 | -0.70% |
| 2026-08-17 | $1318.15 | $1327.94 | $1315.55 | $1317.68 | 177,700 | -0.04% |
| 2026-08-14 | $1328.30 | $1329.90 | $1314.55 | $1322.64 | 209,600 | -0.43% |
Explore More Analysis for GWW
Additional research, tools, and technical breakdowns
Stock Analyzer Report
Deep-dive automated research and stock rating report.
DCF Fair Value Calculator
Discounted cash flow model and intrinsic value projection.
AI Price Predictions
Multi-scenario price predictions and consensus targets.
Insider Activity Tracker
Track buying/selling behavior of corporate insiders.
Earnings Calendar
Track upcoming and historical corporate earnings reports.
Market Insights & Research
Read the latest analysis articles and expert research.