GWW Ww Grainger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at Jul 29, 2025, the GWW stock has a PE ratio of 27.01. This is based on the current EPS of $39.06 and the stock price of $1,055.07 per share. An increase of 2.8% 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 22.8. The current 27.01 PE ratio is 18% 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 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
GWW average PE ratio chart
Currently, GWW's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
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 lower PE ratio (27.01) than its peer group average of 27.63.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 16.11 | $10.55B |
| SNA Snap-on Inc | 17.04 | $16.97B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 24.59 | $4.86B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 27.01 | $50.68B |
| WSO Watsco Inc | 35.53 | $18.8B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 44.83 | $53.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ww Grainger's PE ratio?
As of Jul 29, 2025, GWW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.01.
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 23.14.
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 24.25.
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 18% 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 (Jul 29, 2025), Ww Grainger's stock price is $1,055.07. 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 27.01. PE RATIO(27.01) = STOCK PRICE($1,055.07) / TTM EPS($39.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.