W.W. GraingerFRA:GWW +5.54%84 FCF Margin % is 12.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 7.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:GWW with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €987.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, W.W. Grainger ranks better than 70.51% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. W.W. Grainger's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €492 Mil. W.W. Grainger's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,102 Mil. Therefore, W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GWW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 7.36 Max: 9.62
Current: 7.51
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of W.W. Grainger was 9.62%. The lowest was 5.24%. And the median was 7.36%.
FRA:GWW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.51% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.05
vs FRA:GWW: 7.51
W.W. Grainger FCF Margin % Related Terms
W.W. Grainger FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % 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.
FRA:GWW vs FAST, FERG, WCC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:GWW) has a FCF Margin % of 12.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 7.36. Over the past decade, W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.24 to 9.62. According to the industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #46 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % too high?
W.W. Grainger's current FCF Margin % of 12.00% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 7.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 9.62. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 4.05. W.W. Grainger's value of 12.00% is 196.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #46 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, W.W. Grainger has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's FCF Margin % compare to FAST and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #46 out of 156 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts W.W. Grainger in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.05. W.W. Grainger's value of 12.00% is 196.3% above this benchmark. Historically, W.W. Grainger's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.24 to 9.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.36 vs. the industry median of 4.05, 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.05, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.W. Grainger's current FCF Margin % of 12.00% is 196.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.W. Grainger's current FCF Margin % is 12.00%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 7.36. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.W. Grainger (FRA:GWW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €987.54, compared to a current price of €1,220.00 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.00%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 7.36 and 196.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.05. W.W. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (FRA:GWW), the current FCF Margin % is 12.00% as of Mar. 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 (FRA:GWW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.W. Grainger stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,220.00 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €987.54.
GuruFocus considers W.W. Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GWW:
FCF Margin %: 12.00% (63% above median its 10-year median of 7.36)
GF Value™: €987.54 vs. price of €1,220.00 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 196.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#46 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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