W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Company Profile

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Overview

Brands

Grainger Brands, Imperial Supplies, KeepStock, MonotaRO, Zoro

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, Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies Distributors and Tool & Hardware Wholesaling. Their largest market share is in the Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies Distributors industry, where they account for an estimated 18.8% 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: 26,000

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

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

Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies Distributors

Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies Distributors industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:

  • All janitorial products, supplies and accessories
  • Chemical supplies
  • Janitorial and industrial cleaning equipment
  • Other janitorial products
  • Paper and plastic products

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
  • Other

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 Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling

Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:

  • Food processing machinery
  • General-purpose machinery and equipment
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment
  • Material handling equipment
  • Other industrial machinery and equipment
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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 Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies Distributors , Online Industrial Supplies Sales , Janitorial Equipment Supply Wholesaling , Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling , Industrial Supplies Wholesaling , Tool & Hardware Wholesaling industries

Strengths

Days Receivables: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Annual Turnover: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Weaknesses

Credit Risk: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Revenue per Employee: $xx

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Opportunities

Threats

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Financial Statements

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Income Statement

BALANCE DATE 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 12/31/2020 12/31/2021 12/31/2022 12/31/2023
Revenue 11,221.0 11,486.0 11,797.0 13,022.0 15,228.0 16,478.0
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue, Non-Cash
Gross Profit
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 12/31/2020 12/31/2021 12/31/2022 12/31/2023
Cash and Equivalents 538.0 360.0 585.0 241.0 325.0 660.0
Short-Term Investments
Derivative Assets, Current
Restricted Cash and Investments
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 12/31/2020 12/31/2021 12/31/2022 12/31/2023
Net Income 823.0 895.0 755.0 1,114.0 1,613.0 1,903.0
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
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