GWW Ww Grainger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the GWW stock has a PE ratio of 30.29. This is based on the current EPS of $37.03 and the stock price of $1,121.51 per share. An increase of 17% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 25.9 of the last 4 quarters.
GWW PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Ww Grainger over the last ten years is 22.49. The current 30.29 PE ratio is 35% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.77 | 23.68% |
| 2022 | 18.41 | -29.17% |
| 2021 | 25.99 | -18.01% |
| 2020 | 31.7 | 44.09% |
| 2019 | 22 | 7.68% |
| 2018 | 20.43 | -12.92% |
| 2017 | 23.46 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 23.37 | 34.85% |
| 2015 | 17.33 | -21.19% |
| 2014 | 21.99 | -2.61% |
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 higher PE ratio (30.29) than its peer group average of 25.99.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 15.65 | $9.76B |
| SNA Snap-on Inc | 17.82 | $18.46B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 19.68 | $4.63B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 30.32 | $54.69B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 37.62 | $43.32B |
| WSO Watsco Inc | 38.93 | $20.42B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ww Grainger's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, GWW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 30.29.
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 22.07.
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 23.86.
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 35% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Ww Grainger's stock price is $1,121.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $37.03. Therefore, Ww Grainger's P/E ratio for today is 30.29. PE RATIO(30.29) = STOCK PRICE($1,121.51) / TTM EPS($37.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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