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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Company Profile

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Overview

Description
W.W. Grainger is a public company headquartered in Illinois with an estimated 26,000 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least six industries: Tool & Hardware Wholesaling, Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling, Industrial Supplies Wholesaling, Janitorial Equipment Supply Wholesaling, Online Industrial Supplies Sales, Fluid Power Equipment Distributors and Fluid Power Equipment Distributors. Their largest market share is in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry, where they account for an estimated 43.3% of total industry revenue and are considered an All Star because they display stronger market share, profit and revenue growth compared to their peers.
Company Details

Registered Name: W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Company Type: Operating

Exchange: NYSE

Headquarters: 14441 IL-60, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Website: https://www.grainger.com/

Employees: 26000

W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Products and Services

  • Fluid Power Equipment Distributors

    • Of the 4 core revenue-generating products and services in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Fluid power connectors and assemblies
    • Fluid power cylinders and rotary actuators
    • Fluid power pumps, motors and parts
    • Fluid power valves

  • Online Industrial Supplies Sales

    • Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Online Industrial Supplies Sales industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Abrasive products
    • Industrial containers and supplies
    • Industrial valves and fittings
    • Mechanical power-transmission supplies
    • AAAAAAA - AAAAAAAA Market Share: x.x%

  • Janitorial Equipment Supply Wholesaling

    • Of the 3 core revenue-generating products and services in the Janitorial Equipment Supply Wholesaling industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Janitorial equipment and supplies
    • Other products

  • Industrial Supplies Wholesaling

    • Of the 6 core revenue-generating products and services in the Industrial Supplies Wholesaling industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Abrasives, strapping and tape
    • Industrial containers
    • Industrial valves and fittings
    • Iron and steel pipes and tubing
    • AAAAAAA - AAAAAAAA Market Share: x.x%
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors, Online Industrial Supplies Sales, Janitorial Equipment Supply Wholesaling, Industrial Supplies Wholesaling, Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling, and Tool & Hardware Wholesaling industries.
Strengths
Days Receivables: x.x%
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Rank: 2 of 3 peers
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Annual Turnover: x.x%
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Rank: 2 of 3 peers
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Weaknesses
Credit Risk: x.x%
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Revenue per Employee: $xx
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Opportunities
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Financial Statements & Ratios

pie_chartW.W. Grainger, Inc. Income Statement

BALANCE DATE12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Revenue11,221.011,486.011,797.013,022.015,228.016,478.0
Cost of Revenue000000000000000000000000
Cost of Revenue, Non-Cash000000000000000000000000
Gross Profit000000000000000000000000
Other000000000000000000000000

pie_chartW.W. Grainger, Inc. Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Cash and Equivalents538.0360.0585.0241.0325.0660.0
Short-Term Investments000000000000000000000000
Derivative Assets, Current000000000000000000000000
Restricted Cash and Investments000000000000000000000000
Other000000000000000000000000

pie_chartW.W. Grainger, Inc. Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Net Income823.0895.0755.01,114.01,613.01,903.0
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations000000000000000000000000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization000000000000000000000000
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts000000000000000000000000
Other000000000000000000000000

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