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W.W. GraingerMEX:GWW 91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates MEX:GWW with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN18,004.15. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, W.W. Grainger ranks better than 96.84% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. W.W. Grainger's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN40,033 Mil. W.W. Grainger's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN154,824 Mil. Therefore, W.W. Grainger's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GWW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.64 Med: 17.23 Max: 25.18
Current: 21.33
During the past 13 years, W.W. Grainger's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.18%. The lowest was 12.64%. And the median was 17.23%.
MEX:GWW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.84% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs MEX:GWW: 21.33
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
W.W. Grainger Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
W.W. Grainger Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.86% mean?
W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 17.23. Over the past decade, W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 12.64 to 25.18. According to the industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #5 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
W.W. Grainger's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.86% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 17.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 25.18. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.20. W.W. Grainger's value of 25.86% is 515.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #5 out of 158 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 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FAST and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #5 out of 158 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places W.W. Grainger in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.20. W.W. Grainger's value of 25.86% is 515.7% above this benchmark. Historically, W.W. Grainger's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 12.64 to 25.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 4.20, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W.W. Grainger's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.86% is 515.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W.W. Grainger's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.86%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 17.23. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN18,004.15, compared to a current price of MXN22,029.96 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.86%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 515.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. W.W. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.86% 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 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN18,004.15.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GWW:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 25.86% (50% above median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: MXN18,004.15 vs. price of MXN22,029.96 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 515.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#5 of 158)
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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