WW Grainger Inc (NYSE:GWW) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$54.62 Billion USD  · Rank #476

Market Cap & Net Worth: WW Grainger Inc (GWW)

WW Grainger Inc (NYSE:GWW) has a market capitalization of $54.62 Billion ($54.62 Billion) as of May 2, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #476 globally and #237 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.40% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying WW Grainger Inc's stock price $1148.62 by its total outstanding shares 47549337 (47.55 Million). Analyse cash efficiency ratio of WW Grainger Inc to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.

WW Grainger Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

WW Grainger Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $8.29 Billion to $54.62 Billion (19.68% CAGR).

Index Memberships

WW Grainger Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$59.46 Trillion 0.10% #194 of 503

Weight: WW Grainger Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

WW Grainger Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how WW Grainger Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

2.67x

WW Grainger Inc's market cap is 2.67 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 14.87x Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

28.12x

WW Grainger Inc's market cap is 28.12 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 36.56x Lower than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $9.72 Billion $10.14 Billion $605.93 Million 0.96x 16.05x
2017 $10.15 Billion $10.42 Billion $585.73 Million 0.97x 17.32x
2018 $12.35 Billion $11.22 Billion $782.00 Million 1.10x 15.79x
2019 $15.09 Billion $11.49 Billion $849.00 Million 1.31x 17.78x
2020 $18.54 Billion $11.80 Billion $695.00 Million 1.57x 26.68x
2021 $23.88 Billion $13.02 Billion $1.04 Billion 1.83x 22.90x
2022 $25.97 Billion $15.23 Billion $1.55 Billion 1.71x 16.79x
2023 $39.09 Billion $16.48 Billion $1.83 Billion 2.37x 21.37x
2024 $50.12 Billion $17.17 Billion $1.91 Billion 2.92x 26.25x
2025 $47.98 Billion $17.94 Billion $1.71 Billion 2.67x 28.12x

Competitor Companies of GWW by Market Capitalization

Companies near WW Grainger Inc in the global market cap rankings as of May 2, 2026.

Key companies related to WW Grainger Inc by market ranking:

  • Ferguson Plc (NYSE:FERG): Ranked #503 globally with a market cap of $52.48 Billion USD.
  • Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST): Ranked #512 globally with a market cap of $51.57 Billion USD.
  • Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO): Ranked #1609 globally with a market cap of $14.97 Billion USD.
  • WESCO International Inc (NYSE:WCC): Ranked #1645 globally with a market cap of $14.64 Billion USD.
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#503 Ferguson Plc NYSE:FERG $52.48 Billion $264.27
#512 Fastenal Company NASDAQ:FAST $51.57 Billion $44.91
#1609 Watsco Inc NYSE:WSO $14.97 Billion $428.57
#1645 WESCO International Inc NYSE:WCC $14.64 Billion $354.59

WW Grainger Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, WW Grainger Inc's market cap moved from $8.29 Billion to $ 54.62 Billion, with a yearly change of 19.68%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $54.62 Billion +13.83%
2025 $47.98 Billion -4.27%
2024 $50.12 Billion +28.21%
2023 $39.09 Billion +50.53%
2022 $25.97 Billion +8.75%
2021 $23.88 Billion +28.80%
2020 $18.54 Billion +22.85%
2019 $15.09 Billion +22.25%
2018 $12.35 Billion +21.69%
2017 $10.15 Billion +4.35%
2016 $9.72 Billion +17.27%
2015 $8.29 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On May 2nd, 2026 the market cap of WW Grainger Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $54.62 Billion USD
MoneyControl $54.62 Billion USD
MarketWatch $54.62 Billion USD
marketcap.company $54.62 Billion USD
Reuters $54.62 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About WW Grainger Inc

NYSE:GWW USA Industrial Distribution
Market Cap
$54.62 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#476 Global
#237 in USA
Share Price
$1148.62
Change (1 day)
-1.10%
52-Week Range
$918.18 - $1202.47
All Time High
$1220.93
About

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