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
WW Grainger Inc (GWW) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $4.14 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, WW Grainger Inc (GWW) has net assets worth $4.14 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($8.96 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.82 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.14 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 46.21% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.33% |
| 5-Year Change | 91.71% |
| 10-Year Change | 117.29% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.86 |
WW Grainger Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how WW Grainger Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for WW Grainger Inc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of WW Grainger Inc from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.14 Billion | +11.83% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.70 Billion | +7.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.44 Billion | +25.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.73 Billion | +26.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.16 Billion | +3.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | +1.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.06 Billion | -1.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | +14.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | -4.09% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.91 Billion | -19.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.35 Billion | -28.36% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.28 Billion | -1.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.33 Billion | +6.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.12 Billion | +14.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.72 Billion | +19.09% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | +2.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.23 Billion | +9.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.03 Billion | -3.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | -3.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.18 Billion | -4.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | +10.69% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | +12.08% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | +10.64% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | +4.01% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.60 Billion | +4.28% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | +3.85% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | +15.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | -1.24% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | -11.49% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | +24.05% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.18 Billion | +14.17% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | +9.65% |
| 1993-12-31 | $941.90 Million | +1.15% |
| 1992-12-31 | $931.20 Million | +8.23% |
| 1991-12-31 | $860.40 Million | +5.52% |
| 1990-12-31 | $815.40 Million | +11.44% |
| 1989-12-31 | $731.70 Million | +15.14% |
| 1988-12-31 | $635.50 Million | +9.34% |
| 1987-12-31 | $581.20 Million | -0.15% |
| 1986-12-31 | $582.10 Million | +12.33% |
| 1985-12-31 | $518.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to WW Grainger Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | $4.14 Billion | 100.00% |
| Total Equity | $4.14 Billion | 100.00% |
WW Grainger Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of WW Grainger Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
IDEXX Laboratories Inc
NASDAQ:IDXX
|
$46.38 Billion |
|
Kroger Company
NYSE:KR
|
$46.45 Billion |
|
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
PINK:RBGPF
|
$46.53 Billion |
|
Teradyne Inc
NASDAQ:TER
|
$46.73 Billion |
|
Ford Motor Company
NYSE:F
|
$46.29 Billion |
|
Coinbase Global Inc
NASDAQ:COIN
|
$46.24 Billion |
|
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd
PINK:SHECF
|
$46.17 Billion |
|
Macquarie Group Limited
PINK:MCQEF
|
$46.05 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in WW Grainger Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,358,000,000 to 4,141,000,000, a change of 783,000,000 (23.3%).
- Net income of 1,706,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 467,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,045,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 274,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 315,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.71 Billion | +41.2% |
| Dividends Paid | $467.00 Million | -11.28% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.04 Billion | -25.24% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $274.00 Million | +6.62% |
| Other Changes | $315.00 Million | +7.61% |
| Total Change | $- | 23.32% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares WW Grainger Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 12.35x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 234.34x to 12.35x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $4.55 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $5.07 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $5.07 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $5.72 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $6.73 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $7.46 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $8.02 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $8.76 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $9.07 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $10.08 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $11.49 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $14.17 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $12.67 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $13.07 | $1065.53 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $15.70 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $16.32 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $16.92 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $17.68 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $19.97 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $22.56 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $24.99 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $24.06 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $24.67 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $25.83 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $28.89 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $30.57 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $36.93 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $42.48 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $46.06 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $46.38 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $35.77 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $29.55 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $29.15 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $33.98 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $33.79 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $34.04 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $35.90 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $47.75 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $62.18 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $68.53 | $1065.53 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $86.27 | $1065.53 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently WW Grainger Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 41.20%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.51%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.16x
- Recent ROE (41.20%) is above the historical average (24.63%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 13.86% | 6.58% | 1.52x | 1.39x | $19.98 Million |
| 1986 | 14.79% | 7.42% | 1.41x | 1.41x | $27.89 Million |
| 1987 | 15.57% | 6.85% | 1.59x | 1.43x | $32.38 Million |
| 1988 | 17.12% | 7.09% | 1.64x | 1.47x | $45.25 Million |
| 1989 | 16.35% | 6.92% | 1.62x | 1.46x | $46.43 Million |
| 1990 | 15.55% | 6.55% | 1.66x | 1.43x | $45.26 Million |
| 1991 | 14.84% | 6.15% | 1.71x | 1.41x | $41.66 Million |
| 1992 | 14.73% | 5.80% | 1.80x | 1.41x | $44.08 Million |
| 1993 | 15.77% | 5.65% | 1.91x | 1.46x | $54.31 Million |
| 1994 | 12.38% | 4.23% | 1.97x | 1.49x | $24.62 Million |
| 1995 | 15.83% | 5.70% | 1.96x | 1.42x | $68.79 Million |
| 1996 | 14.25% | 5.89% | 1.67x | 1.45x | $62.23 Million |
| 1997 | 17.90% | 5.60% | 2.07x | 1.54x | $102.33 Million |
| 1998 | 18.65% | 5.49% | 2.06x | 1.65x | $110.63 Million |
| 1999 | 12.21% | 3.99% | 1.77x | 1.73x | $32.65 Million |
| 2000 | 12.55% | 3.88% | 2.02x | 1.60x | $39.16 Million |
| 2001 | 10.89% | 3.67% | 2.04x | 1.45x | $14.21 Million |
| 2002 | 12.69% | 4.56% | 1.91x | 1.46x | $44.80 Million |
| 2003 | 12.30% | 4.86% | 1.78x | 1.42x | $42.46 Million |
| 2004 | 13.87% | 5.68% | 1.80x | 1.36x | $80.13 Million |
| 2005 | 15.13% | 6.27% | 1.78x | 1.36x | $117.43 Million |
| 2006 | 17.61% | 6.52% | 1.93x | 1.40x | $165.64 Million |
| 2007 | 20.02% | 6.55% | 2.07x | 1.47x | $210.31 Million |
| 2008 | 23.37% | 6.94% | 1.95x | 1.73x | $271.97 Million |
| 2009 | 19.89% | 6.92% | 1.67x | 1.72x | $214.09 Million |
| 2010 | 23.17% | 7.11% | 1.84x | 1.77x | $290.34 Million |
| 2011 | 25.05% | 8.15% | 1.71x | 1.79x | $395.54 Million |
| 2012 | 22.81% | 7.71% | 1.78x | 1.66x | $387.49 Million |
| 2013 | 24.52% | 8.45% | 1.79x | 1.62x | $471.99 Million |
| 2014 | 24.98% | 8.05% | 1.88x | 1.65x | $480.74 Million |
| 2015 | 32.69% | 7.71% | 1.72x | 2.47x | $533.72 Million |
| 2016 | 33.70% | 5.98% | 1.78x | 3.17x | $426.13 Million |
| 2017 | 34.66% | 5.62% | 1.80x | 3.43x | $416.73 Million |
| 2018 | 40.71% | 6.97% | 1.91x | 3.06x | $589.90 Million |
| 2019 | 45.77% | 7.39% | 1.91x | 3.24x | $663.50 Million |
| 2020 | 38.02% | 5.89% | 1.87x | 3.44x | $512.20 Million |
| 2021 | 55.66% | 8.01% | 1.98x | 3.52x | $855.60 Million |
| 2022 | 63.40% | 10.16% | 2.01x | 3.11x | $1.30 Billion |
| 2023 | 58.72% | 11.10% | 2.02x | 2.62x | $1.52 Billion |
| 2024 | 56.85% | 11.12% | 1.94x | 2.63x | $1.57 Billion |
| 2025 | 41.20% | 9.51% | 2.00x | 2.16x | $1.29 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares WW Grainger Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Industrial Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $916,275,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.50%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW Grainger Inc (GWW) | $4.14 Billion | 13.86% | 1.16x | $46.36 Billion |
| Addtech AB (publ.) (ADDHY) | $3.08 Billion | 28.02% | 1.77x | $4.34 Billion |
| Andritz AG (ADRZF) | $1.33 Billion | 19.84% | 3.73x | $4.12 Billion |
| Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) | $932.55 Million | 15.52% | 1.44x | $9.65 Billion |
| Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN) | $26.57 Million | -1.42% | 8.92x | $7.71 Billion |
| BlueLinx Holdings Inc (BXC) | $141.49 Million | 18.31% | 7.04x | $335.15 Million |
| CD International Enterprises Inc (CDIIQ) | $64.33 Million | 0.00% | 0.25x | $7.73K |
| Core & Main Inc (CNM) | $801.00 Million | 4.62% | 3.90x | $9.10 Billion |
| Doman Building Materials Group Ltd (CWXZF) | $497.71 Million | 21.40% | 2.09x | $403.14 Million |
| Now Inc (DNOW) | $1.40 Billion | -35.78% | 0.31x | $1.15 Billion |
| Diploma PLC (DPMAY) | $894.70 Million | 14.45% | 0.98x | $10.23 Billion |