W.W. GraingerMEX:GWW 88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 69.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 81.39. 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. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, W.W. Grainger ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. W.W. Grainger's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN40,033 Mil. W.W. Grainger's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN57,798 Mil. Therefore, W.W. Grainger's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GWW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.12 Med: 81.39 Max: 100.16
Current: 58.36
During the past 13 years, W.W. Grainger's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 100.16%. The lowest was 58.12%. And the median was 81.39%.
MEX:GWW's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.71% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs MEX:GWW: 58.36
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
W.W. Grainger Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
W.W. Grainger Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 69.26% mean?
W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 69.26% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 81.39. Over the past decade, W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 58.12 to 100.16. According to the industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #22 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
W.W. Grainger's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 69.26% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 81.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.12 to a high of 100.16. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. W.W. Grainger's value of 69.26% is 667.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #22 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 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W.W. Grainger's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FAST and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W.W. Grainger ranks #22 out of 154 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places W.W. Grainger in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. W.W. Grainger's value of 69.26% is 667.8% above this benchmark. Historically, W.W. Grainger's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 58.12 to 100.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.39 vs. the industry median of 9.02, 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-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.02, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity of 69.26% is 667.8% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on W.W. Grainger and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02 — 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-Equity is 69.26%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 81.39. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 69.26%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 81.39 and 667.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.02. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W.W. Grainger (MEX:GWW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 69.26% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 69.26% (15% below median its 10-year median of 81.39)
GF Value™: MXN18,138.42 vs. price of MXN22,029.96 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 667.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#22 of 154)
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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