W.W. GraingerGWW.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, W.W. Grainger (GWW.N) trades at a P/E of 33.50x, P/B of 15.20x, P/S of 3.33x, and a dividend yield of 0.54%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 97th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 94th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 94th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 78th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 97th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 91st percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 80th percentile within its industry and the 74th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.21%, ranking at the 1st percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 3.2 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Of the 2.21% total shareholder yield, 0.54% is paid out as dividends and roughly 1.67% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. W.W. Grainger operates in the Wholesale Trade sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: GWW · GWW
Want the full picture on whether W.W. Grainger (GWW.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 33.50 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 15.20 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 3.33 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.21% |