WW Grainger Inc (GWW) - 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.
WW Grainger Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how WW Grainger Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read GWW total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
ASS.GENERALI ADR 1/2/EO 1
F:ASG0
|
N/A |
|
ONEOK Inc
NYSE:OKE
|
0.073x |
|
Wal-Mart de México S.A.B. de C.V
MX:WALMEX
|
0.099x |
|
Wuliangye Yibin Co Ltd
SHE:000858
|
-0.020x |
|
Life Insurance Corporation Of India
NSE:LICI
|
0.007x |
|
AB Volvo (publ)
ST:VOLV-B
|
0.051x |
|
Infineon Technologies AG
F:IFX
|
0.082x |
|
KDDI CORP.UNSP.ADR 4
F:DIP0
|
N/A |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see WW Grainger Inc market cap and net worth.
| 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