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W.W. GraingerGWW +0.10%92 3-1 Month Momentum % is 6.77% as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates GWW with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,164.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, W.W. Grainger ranks better than 76.62% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-14), W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 6.77%.
The industry rank for W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
GWW's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 76.62% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.565
vs GWW: 6.77
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
W.W. Grainger 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
GWW vs FAST, FERG, WCC: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 (GWW) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 6.77% as of Aug. 14, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #36 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
W.W. Grainger's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 6.77%. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.57. W.W. Grainger's value of 6.77% is 1098.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #36 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, W.W. Grainger has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to FAST and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #36 out of 154 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places W.W. Grainger in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.57. W.W. Grainger's value of 6.77% is 1098.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.57, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.W. Grainger's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 6.77% is 1098.2% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.W. Grainger's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 6.77%. 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 (GWW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,164.57, compared to a current price of $1,322.64 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 6.77% and 1098.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.57. W.W. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (GWW), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 6.77% as of Aug. 14, 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 (GWW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W.W. Grainger stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,322.64 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,164.57.
GuruFocus considers W.W. Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GWW:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 6.77%
GF Value™: $1,164.57 vs. price of $1,322.64 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1098.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#36 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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