WW Grainger Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
WW Grainger Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, WW Grainger Inc (GWW) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.095x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($395.00 Million) by net assets ($4.14 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of WW Grainger Inc (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of WW Grainger Inc from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how WW Grainger Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View current stock price of WW Grainger Inc for real-time trading data and today's change.
WW Grainger Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
WW Grainger Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
WW Grainger Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of WW Grainger Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see GWW market cap for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
LG Energy Solution Ltd
KO:373220
|
-0.011x |
|
Larsen & Toubro Limited
NSE:LT
|
0.030x |
|
Loblaw Companies Limited
TO:L
|
0.147x |
|
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
TO:GWO
|
-0.010x |
|
Aon PLC
F:4VK
|
0.043x |
|
PING AN INSURANC.H ADR/2
F:PZXB
|
N/A |
|
HONGK.EXCH.+CLEA.UNSP.ADR
F:HK2
|
N/A |
|
China Citic Bank Corp Ltd Class A
SHG:601998
|
0.217x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for WW Grainger Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of WW Grainger Inc from 1989 to 2025. Review cash generation quality of WW Grainger Inc to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.14 Billion | $2.02 Billion | 0.487x | -14.64% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.70 Billion | $2.11 Billion | 0.570x | -3.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.44 Billion | $2.03 Billion | 0.590x | +21.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.73 Billion | $1.33 Billion | 0.487x | +12.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.16 Billion | $937.00 Million | 0.434x | -19.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | $1.12 Billion | 0.537x | +6.07% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.06 Billion | $1.04 Billion | 0.506x | +0.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | $1.06 Billion | 0.505x | -12.64% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | $1.06 Billion | 0.578x | +9.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.91 Billion | $1.00 Billion | 0.526x | +22.39% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.35 Billion | $1.01 Billion | 0.430x | +47.13% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.28 Billion | $959.81 Million | 0.292x | -1.44% |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.33 Billion | $986.50 Million | 0.297x | +13.26% |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.12 Billion | $816.20 Million | 0.262x | -1.44% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.72 Billion | $723.69 Million | 0.266x | +1.89% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | $596.45 Million | 0.261x | -20.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.23 Billion | $732.40 Million | 0.329x | +26.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.03 Billion | $530.48 Million | 0.261x | +16.72% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | $468.88 Million | 0.223x | +11.42% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.18 Billion | $436.75 Million | 0.201x | +6.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | $432.54 Million | 0.189x | -3.86% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | $406.49 Million | 0.197x | -7.97% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | $394.11 Million | 0.214x | +17.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | $303.47 Million | 0.182x | -42.88% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.60 Billion | $510.79 Million | 0.319x | +76.35% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | $277.76 Million | 0.181x | +800.55% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | $29.70 Million | 0.020x | -92.33% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | $334.60 Million | 0.262x | -20.49% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | $426.10 Million | 0.329x | +77.37% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | $271.40 Million | 0.186x | +73.22% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.18 Billion | $126.30 Million | 0.107x | -42.20% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | $191.40 Million | 0.185x | +7.42% |
| 1993-12-31 | $941.90 Million | $162.50 Million | 0.173x | -18.20% |
| 1992-12-31 | $931.20 Million | $196.40 Million | 0.211x | +20.50% |
| 1991-12-31 | $860.40 Million | $150.60 Million | 0.175x | -21.92% |
| 1990-12-31 | $815.40 Million | $182.80 Million | 0.224x | +249.76% |
| 1989-12-31 | $731.70 Million | $46.90 Million | 0.064x | -- |
About WW Grainger Inc
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 ma… Read more