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W.W. GraingerMEX:GWW 94 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 14.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:GWW with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN19,904.91. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 142 Industrial Distribution companies, W.W. Grainger ranks worse than 82.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, W.W. Grainger's enterprise value is MXN1,080,108 Mil.
W.W. Grainger's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN54,158 Mil. Therefore, W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GWW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.97 Med: 14.93 Max: 23.31
Current: 20.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of W.W. Grainger was 23.31. The lowest was 8.97. And the median was 14.93.
MEX:GWW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.39% of 142
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.355
vs MEX:GWW: 20.73
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
W.W. Grainger's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
W.W. Grainger's share price for today is MXN22029.96.
W.W. Grainger's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN699.424.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
MEX:GWW vs FAST, FERG, WCC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
W.W. Grainger's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,080,108 Mil.
W.W. Grainger's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN54,158 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:GWW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on W.W. Grainger. This is 34% above median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.97 to 23.31. According to the industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #117 out of 142 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
W.W. Grainger's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.97 to a high of 23.31. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.36. W.W. Grainger's value of 19.94 is 113.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #117 out of 142 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, W.W. Grainger has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FAST and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #117 out of 142 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places W.W. Grainger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.36. W.W. Grainger's value of 19.94 is 113.1% above this benchmark. Historically, W.W. Grainger's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.97 to 23.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 9.36, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.36, based on 142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.W. Grainger's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94 is 113.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on W.W. Grainger. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.W. Grainger's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 14.93. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN19,904.91, compared to a current price of MXN22,029.96 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 113.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.36. W.W. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94 as of Aug. 08, 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 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN19,904.91.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GWW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.94 (34% above median its 10-year median of 14.93)
GF Value™: MXN19,904.91 vs. price of MXN22,029.96 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#117 of 142)
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.
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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