W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.31 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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MEX:GWW W.W. Grainger Inc MEX:GWW
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Price MXN22,029.96
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What is W.W. Grainger Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

W.W. Grainger MEX:GWW 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates MEX:GWW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN17,688.59. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, W.W. Grainger ranks worse than 92.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), W.W. Grainger's current share price is MXN22029.96. W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,651.80. W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:GWW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 2.34   Max: 4.55
Current: 4.55

During the past years, W.W. Grainger's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.55. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.34.

MEX:GWW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
92.91% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs MEX:GWW: 4.55

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

W.W. Grainger's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,804.031. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN6,651.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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W.W. Grainger  (MEX:GWW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


W.W. Grainger Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


W.W. Grainger Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

W.W. Grainger Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

W.W. Grainger Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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W.W. Grainger Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.52 3.62 3.25 3.40 3.56

MEX:GWW vs FAST, FERG, WCC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


W.W. Grainger Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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W.W. Grainger Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=22029.96/6651.80
=3.31

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, W.W. Grainger's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1804.031/330.2130*330.2130
=1,804.031

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

W.W. Grainger Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 773.404 241.018 1,059.622
201609 830.914 241.428 1,136.482
201612 855.250 241.432 1,169.748
201703 808.184 243.801 1,094.634
201706 811.049 244.955 1,093.339
201709 831.663 246.819 1,112.661
201712 906.911 246.524 1,214.786
201803 890.938 249.554 1,178.900
201806 994.063 251.989 1,302.646
201809 932.221 252.439 1,219.429
201812 964.746 251.233 1,268.033
201903 971.288 254.202 1,261.721
201906 1,003.093 256.143 1,293.162
201909 1,069.479 256.759 1,375.437
201912 994.341 256.974 1,277.734
202003 1,307.945 258.115 1,673.287
202006 1,219.440 257.797 1,561.985
202009 1,236.932 260.280 1,569.275
202012 1,095.550 260.474 1,388.871
202103 1,198.480 264.877 1,494.104
202106 1,215.972 271.696 1,477.864
202109 1,330.807 274.310 1,602.019
202112 1,335.398 278.802 1,581.645
202203 1,412.751 287.504 1,622.617
202206 1,504.732 296.311 1,676.894
202209 1,551.729 296.808 1,726.372
202212 1,464.897 296.797 1,629.828
202303 1,460.203 301.836 1,597.483
202306 1,425.364 305.109 1,542.641
202309 1,463.048 307.789 1,569.639
202312 1,370.628 306.746 1,475.485
202403 1,422.776 312.332 1,504.230
202406 1,605.616 314.175 1,687.579
202409 1,766.892 315.301 1,850.456
202412 1,816.506 315.605 1,900.584
202503 1,823.872 319.799 1,883.265
202506 1,782.706 322.561 1,824.997
202509 1,783.485 324.800 1,813.208
202512 1,670.340 324.054 1,702.087
202603 1,804.031 330.213 1,804.031

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 mean?
W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #118 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
W.W. Grainger's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 4.55. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. W.W. Grainger's value of 3.31 is 562% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #118 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, W.W. Grainger has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FAST and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #118 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places W.W. Grainger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. W.W. Grainger's value of 3.31 is 562% above this benchmark. Historically, W.W. Grainger's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 4.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 0.50, W.W. Grainger has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.W. Grainger's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 is 562% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.W. Grainger's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W.W. Grainger stock overvalued right now?
W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN17,688.59, compared to a current price of MXN22,029.96 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 562% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. W.W. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.W. Grainger stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN22,029.96 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN17,688.59.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GWW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.31 (41% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
  • GF Value™: MXN17,688.59 vs. price of MXN22,029.96 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 562% above the Industrial Distribution median (#118 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GWW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W.W. Grainger Business Description

Address 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, IL, USA, 60045-5201
Founded in 1927, W.W. Grainger originally distributed various motors via a mail-order catalogue. Over the course of the 20th century, the firm expanded into new industrial product categories and launched its first digital catalogue in 1995. Today, the company organizes itself into two segments focused on different customer bases. Its larger segment, high-touch solutions, offers a vast array of maintenance, repair, and operations, or MRO, supplies and bespoke inventory management services to larger businesses. Its smaller segment, endless assortment, operates two online platforms, Zoro and MonotaRO, that offer comprehensive catalogues of MRO supplies to smaller businesses. Grainger has operations throughout the world but primarily generates sales within the US.
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