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

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 1088.04

Change

+13.60 (+1.27)%

Market Cap

USD 13.35B

Volume

0.18M

Analyst Target

USD 359.92
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

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

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EL41:XETRA Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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ECOZ 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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 3.22% 60% D- 69% C-
Dividend Return 0.41% 38% F 16% F
Total Return 3.63% 60% D- 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 22.65% 86% B+ 87% B+
Dividend Return 0.95% 33% F 20% F
Total Return 23.60% 93% A 86% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 243.96% 75% C 93% A
Dividend Return 11.33% 40% F 31% F
Total Return 255.29% 75% C 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 29.16% 80% B- 90% A-
Dividend Return 30.52% 80% B- 90% A-
Total Return 1.36% 40% F 31% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.81% 93% A 59% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 193.10% 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

Annual Financials (USD)

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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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.