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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Operating Margin

Annual Operating Margin

15.00%0.36%-2.34%

Summary

Current Value
As of today, GWW annual operating margin is 15.00%, down -2.34% on
Historical Performance
GWW annual operating margin is up +3.09% over the past 3 years, up +59.40% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison
GWW annual operating margin is currently -4.58% below its historical high of 15.72% set on
3-Year Low Comparison
GWW annual operating margin is +3.09% above its 3-year low of 14.55% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison
GWW annual operating margin is higher than 76.75% of companies in Industrials sector

Operating Margin Chart

SUGGESTED SERIES

Performance

GWW Performance
MetricDateValue1Y3Y5Y15Y
Annual Operating Margin15.00%-2.3%+3.1%+59.4%+24.6%
Quarterly Operating Margin16.72%+7.1%+0.6%+44.0%+19.9%
Price$1,301.00+38.7%+83.7%+196.1%+852.2%
PE Ratio34.84+47.1%+71.5%+29.9%+114.4%
Annual Revenue$17.94B+4.5%+17.8%+52.1%+149.8%
Annual Operating Profit$2.69B+2.0%+21.5%+142.4%+211.3%
Annual Gross Margin39.06%+0.3%+2.8%+10.3%-6.4%
Annual Net Margin10.08%-13.0%-4.8%+57.5%+44.2%

Operating Margin Highs

GWW Annual Operating Margin Highs Comparison
PeriodHighDateCurrent
3Y15.72%-4.6%
5Y15.72%-4.6%
All15.72%-4.6%

Operating Margin Lows

GWW Annual Operating Margin Lows Comparison
PeriodLowDateCurrent
3Y14.55%N/A+3.1%
5Y9.41%N/A+59.4%
All6.73%+122.9%

Operating Margin History

YearValueChange
15.00%-2.3%
15.36%-2.3%
15.72%+8.0%
14.55%+22.5%
11.88%+26.2%
9.41%-22.1%
12.08%+0.8%
11.98%+8.5%
11.04%-3.4%
11.43%-17.2%
13.81%-3.4%
14.29%+1.2%
14.12%+11.5%
12.66%-3.6%
13.13%+9.1%
12.04%+11.1%
10.84%-5.2%
11.43%+9.4%
10.45%+6.3%
9.83%+4.7%
9.39%+7.9%
8.70%+4.9%
8.29%-1.5%
YearValueChange
8.42%+6.0%
7.94%+18.0%
6.73%-3.9%
7.00%-25.5%
9.40%-1.1%
9.50%-2.8%
9.77%+1.2%
9.65%+2.6%
9.41%-1.9%
9.59%-0.7%
9.66%-1.7%
9.83%-6.6%
10.53%-4.8%
11.06%-4.5%
11.58%-2.8%
11.91%+6.7%
11.16%-7.0%
12.00%-5.0%
12.63%+13.8%
11.10%-1.1%
11.22%-11.3%
12.65%+8.7%
11.64%-

FAQ

What is the current annual operating margin of GWW?
As of today, GWW annual operating margin is 15.00%
What is 1-year change in GWW annual operating margin?
GWW annual operating margin is down -2.34% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in GWW annual operating margin?
GWW annual operating margin is up +3.09% over the past 3 years
How far is GWW annual operating margin from its all-time high?
GWW annual operating margin is currently -4.58% below its historical high of 15.72% set on December 31, 2023
How does GWW annual operating margin rank versus sector peers?
GWW annual operating margin is higher than 76.75% of companies in Industrials sector
When is GWW next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for GWW has not been scheduled

Operating Margin Formula

Operating Profit Margin =  Operating Income
Revenue
× 100%

Data Sources & References

  1. GWW Official Website www.grainger.com
  2. Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277135/000027713526000004/0000277135-26-000004-index.htm
  3. GWW Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/GWW
  4. GWW Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/gww