GWW Ww Grainger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at May 29, 2025, the GWW stock has a PE ratio of 27.8. This is based on the current EPS of $39.06 and the stock price of $1,085.74 per share. An increase of 6% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 26.3 of the last 4 quarters.
GWW PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Ww Grainger over the last ten years is 22.73. The current 27.8 PE ratio is 22% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, GWW's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 31.7, with a price of $408.34 and an EPS of $12.88. The Sep 2019 quarter recorded the bottom point at 17.32, with a price of $297.15 and an EPS of $17.16.
Ww Grainger PE ratio history chart
Ww Grainger PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 44.09% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -29.17% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.14 | 19.19% | $1,054.05 | $38.84 |
| 2023 | 22.77 | 23.68% | $828.69 | $36.39 |
| 2022 | 18.41 | -29.17% | $556.25 | $30.22 |
| 2021 | 25.99 | -18.01% | $518.24 | $19.94 |
| 2020 | 31.7 | 44.09% | $408.34 | $12.88 |
| 2019 | 22 | 7.68% | $338.52 | $15.39 |
| 2018 | 20.43 | -12.92% | $282.36 | $13.82 |
| 2017 | 23.46 | 0.39% | $236.25 | $10.07 |
| 2016 | 23.37 | 34.85% | $232.25 | $9.94 |
| 2015 | 17.33 | -21.19% | $202.59 | $11.69 |
| 2014 | 21.99 | -2.61% | $254.89 | $11.59 |
| 2013 | 22.58 | 8.35% | $255.42 | $11.31 |
| 2012 | 20.84 | 3.12% | $202.37 | $9.71 |
| 2011 | 20.21 | 3.16% | $187.19 | $9.26 |
| 2010 | 19.59 | 15.3% | $138.11 | $7.05 |
Ww Grainger PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 25.29 | -6.82% | $987.83 | $39.06 |
| Dec 2024 | 27.14 | -3.24% | $1,054.05 | $38.84 |
| Sep 2024 | 28.05 | 13.79% | $1,038.81 | $37.03 |
| Jun 2024 | 24.65 | -11.84% | $902.24 | $36.6 |
| Mar 2024 | 27.96 | 22.79% | $1,017.3 | $36.38 |
| Dec 2023 | 22.77 | 18.59% | $828.69 | $36.39 |
| Sep 2023 | 19.2 | -15.12% | $691.84 | $36.03 |
| Jun 2023 | 22.62 | 7.61% | $788.59 | $34.87 |
| Mar 2023 | 21.02 | 14.18% | $688.81 | $32.77 |
| Dec 2022 | 18.41 | 5.74% | $556.25 | $30.22 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.41 | -2.41% | $489.19 | $28.1 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.84 | -21.99% | $454.43 | $25.47 |
| Mar 2022 | 22.87 | -12% | $515.79 | $22.55 |
| Dec 2021 | 25.99 | 16.6% | $518.24 | $19.94 |
| Sep 2021 | 22.29 | -16.64% | $393.06 | $17.63 |
GWW Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
GWW average PE ratio chart
Currently, GWW's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE vs average
GWW PE vs peers
GWW's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks FAST and WSO, but it is greater than SNA's and WCC's. Ww Grainger is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (27.8) than its peer group average of 25.15.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 12.74 | $8.35B |
| SNA Snap-on Inc | 16.57 | $16.86B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 21.52 | $4.57B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 27.8 | $52.16B |
| WSO Watsco Inc | 34.14 | $18.06B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 40.79 | $47.27B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ww Grainger's PE ratio?
As of May 29, 2025, GWW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.8.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ww Grainger (GWW)?
As an average over the last 3 years, GWW stock has a PE ratio of 22.7.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ww Grainger (GWW)?
As an average over the last 5 years, GWW stock has a PE ratio of 24.4.
What is the highest PE ratio for GWW?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 31.7.
How does the current PE ratio for GWW compare to its historical average?
GWW's current price to earnings ratio is 22% above its 10-year historical average.
How is GWW's PE ratio calculated (Ww Grainger PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 29, 2025), Ww Grainger's stock price is $1,085.74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $39.06. Therefore, Ww Grainger's P/E ratio for today is 27.8. PE RATIO(27.8) = STOCK PRICE($1,085.74) / TTM EPS($39.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.