W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) Inventory Turnover: 1.19 (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:GWW W.W. Grainger Inc MEX:GWW
88 GF Score
Price MXN22,029.96
GF Value MXN18,138.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is W.W. Grainger Inventory Turnover?

W.W. Grainger MEX:GWW 88 Inventory Turnover is 1.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GWW with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN18,138.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. W.W. Grainger's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,321 Mil. W.W. Grainger's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN43,057 Mil. W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. W.W. Grainger's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.56.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. W.W. Grainger's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.

W.W. Grainger  (MEX:GWW) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

W.W. Grainger's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=43056.818/51321.064*365 / 4
=76.56

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

W.W. Grainger's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=43056.818 / 85511.063
=0.50

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

W.W. Grainger Inventory Turnover Related Terms

W.W. Grainger Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

W.W. Grainger Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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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
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W.W. Grainger Inventory Turnover Calculation

W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=196856.319 / ((48093.244 + 43105.646) / 2 )
=196856.319 / 45599.445
=4.32

W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=51321.064 / ((43105.646 + 43007.99) / 2 )
=51321.064 / 43056.818
=1.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.19 mean?
W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.19 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors.
Is W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover too high?
W.W. Grainger's current Inventory Turnover is 1.19. Overall, W.W. Grainger has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover compare to FAST and FERG?
W.W. Grainger's Inventory Turnover of 1.19 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. W.W. Grainger's current Inventory Turnover is 1.19. 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 (MEX:GWW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN18,138.42, compared to a current price of MXN22,029.96 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.19. W.W. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.19 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 (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 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN18,138.42. GuruFocus considers W.W. Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GWW:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.19
  • GF Value™: MXN18,138.42 vs. price of MXN22,029.96 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

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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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