Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

Fundamental analysis of W.W. Grainger, Inc.

GWW · NYSE · Wholesale-Durable Goods

Fundamental quality

REASONABLE

68

out of 100

Breakdown by area

I.GrowthEPS growth: 6.8% · Revenue growth: 6%
49
II.ProfitabilityNet margin: 9.7% · ROE: 45.3%
75
III.Financial healthNet debt/EBITDA: 0.58x · FCF: 7.5%
80

Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its financial strength weighs in its favor, while its growth drags it down the most.

Strengths

  • Strong return on equity (ROE of 45.3%).
  • Low leverage (net debt of 0.58× EBITDA).

Risks and weaknesses

  • No clear weaknesses in the recent fundamentals, though the system doesn't assess qualitative factors (competition, regulation, management).

Historical evolution

YearRevenueNet incomeFree cash flowNet debt
2021$13,022M$1,043M$682M$2,121M
2022$15,228M$1,547M$1,077M$1,994M
2023$16,478M$1,829M$1,586M$1,640M
2024$17,168M$1,909M$1,570M$1,742M
2025$17,942M$1,706M$1,331M$1,903M

Between 2021 and 2025, revenue went from $13,022M to $17,942M (+38%) and net income went from $1,043M to $1,706M (+64%).

Annual figures in U.S. dollars per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. a profitable company?

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is profitable, with a net margin of 9.7%, though a thin one.

Does W.W. Grainger, Inc. have a lot of debt?

Not particularly. Its net debt is 0.58 times its EBITDA, a low level.

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. growing?

Its revenue has grown 6% annualized in recent years and its earnings per share 6.8%.

Does W.W. Grainger, Inc. generate cash?

Yes. It converts about 7.5% of its revenue into free cash flow.

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