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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) stock fundamentals

W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. It operates through two segments, High-

As of 2026-10-09

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Daily close (USD)
$1,289.79
Market capitalization (USD)
$60,750,323,982.18
Price / earnings (TTM)
32.49
Price / book
Not reported
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W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. It operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Daily close (USD)$1,289.79
Market capitalization (USD)$60,750,323,982.18
Price / earnings (TTM)32.49
Price / bookNot reported

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  1. Company size

    W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s recorded market capitalization is $60,750,323,982.18. It measures the market value of the company's equity, rather than its revenue or cash balance.

  2. Price relative to earnings

    GWW's recorded P/E is 32.49: about $32.49 of share price for each $1 of trailing annual earnings per share. Compare that multiple with earnings growth and companies in the same business.

  3. Price relative to book equity

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