W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Industrials
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. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 2.1% |
| Industrials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.8% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.3B |
| Market Cap | $62.3B |
| P/E Ratio | 33.7x |
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s FCF yield of 2.1% is below the Industrials sector average (3.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (GWW) free cash flow yield?
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (GWW) free cash flow yield is 2.1%. That is below the Industrials sector average (3.8%).
Is GWW's free cash flow yield good?
At 2.1%, GWW's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does W.W. Grainger, Inc. generate?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. generated $1.3B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $62.3B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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