GWW:NYE-W.W. Grainger Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 968.34

Change

+0.98 (+0.10)%

Market Cap

USD 13.35B

Volume

0.16M

Analyst Target

USD 359.92
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

W.W. Grainger Inc is a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and other related products and services used by businesses and institutions in the United States and Canada, with expanding operations.

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ETFs Containing GWW

BCUS Exchange Listed Funds Tru.. 3.98 % 0.00 %

+0.29 (+0%)

USD 0.03B
ZPW-U:CA BMO US Put Write ETF 3.37 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0%)

N/A
LEAD 2.38 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
MVEA:SW iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 1.47 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0%)

USD 0.38B
EL41:XETRA Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.71 % 0.00 %

+0.27 (+0%)

USD 0.04B
IWP iShares Russell Mid-Cap G.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

+1.30 (+0%)

USD 14.02B
NOBL 0.00 % 0.35 %

N/A

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PDP Invesco DWA Momentum ETF 0.00 % 0.62 %

+1.16 (+0%)

USD 1.22B
PRN Invesco DWA Industrials M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+2.19 (+0%)

USD 0.26B
ZPW:CA BMO US Put Write ETF 0.00 % 0.71 %

+0.07 (+0%)

CAD 0.06B
EL41:F Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
MVEA:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0%)

USD 0.32B
ECOZ 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
MVEW:LSE iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0%)

USD 0.60B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.85% 87% B+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.72% 22% F 18% F
Total Return 17.57% 87% B+ 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 33.51% 93% A 88% B+
Dividend Return 1.08% 22% F 14% F
Total Return 34.59% 93% A 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 253.86% 82% B 96% N/A
Dividend Return 12.98% 20% F 47% F
Total Return 266.84% 91% A- 96% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 30.75% 71% C- 90% A-
Dividend Return 32.36% 71% C- 89% A-
Total Return 1.62% 50% F 37% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.37% 93% A 64% D
Risk Adjusted Return 210.59% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 13.35B N/A N/A N/A N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.90 N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets N/A N/A N/A
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

What to not like:
Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.