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 | 59.51 B | 32.22x | 10.30% | 9.92% | $39.22 | 46.09% | 0.62x | 0.72% | $1419.91 | $906.52 |
URI | 64.57 B | 24.98x | 11.80% | 15.67% | $41.53 | 28.90% | 1.67x | 0.73% | $1177.15 | $698.94 |
FAST | 57.18 B | 42.59x | 14.70% | 15.45% | $1.17 | 34.33% | 0.11x | 1.83% | $52.92 | $38.34 |
FERG | 41.60 B | 21.15x | 4.60% | 6.32% | $10.17 | - | 1.11x | 1.92% | $268.59 | $212.13 |
SUNB | 30.64 B | 21.61x | 11.20% | 12.12% | $3.46 | 18.37% | 1.53x | 1.88% | $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 32.2x versus the peer average of 27.6x (representing a 17% 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 10.6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $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% |
| 2026-09-30 | $1252.26 | $1257.80 | $1242.41 | $1245.76 | 273,200 | -0.23% |
| 2026-09-29 | $1248.93 | $1257.05 | $1242.69 | $1248.67 | 257,700 | -0.56% |
| 2026-09-28 | $1240.98 | $1257.81 | $1236.29 | $1255.69 | 365,500 | +1.02% |
| 2026-09-25 | $1260.00 | $1265.11 | $1237.47 | $1243.07 | 389,900 | -2.84% |
| 2026-09-24 | $1271.62 | $1296.34 | $1269.45 | $1279.47 | 229,700 | +0.69% |
| 2026-09-23 | $1266.60 | $1276.42 | $1262.26 | $1270.67 | 316,700 | +0.16% |
| 2026-09-22 | $1283.86 | $1289.94 | $1260.32 | $1268.62 | 298,300 | -0.72% |
| 2026-09-21 | $1269.95 | $1279.16 | $1252.97 | $1277.79 | 212,900 | +0.88% |
| 2026-09-18 | $1260.15 | $1270.64 | $1252.10 | $1266.61 | 355,000 | +0.32% |
| 2026-09-17 | $1275.00 | $1278.25 | $1250.60 | $1262.61 | 236,100 | +0.35% |
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