W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Price ÷ Earnings Per Share — how many years of current earnings you're paying for at today's price. Lower P/E may indicate undervaluation. The dashed forward point is the forward P/E — today's price ÷ analyst consensus EPS. Shaded region = analyst consensus for the current and next fiscal year (18 analysts).
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Base Case $869.65 Implied EV: $43.14B |
What growth rate is the market pricing in at $1365?
The market implies +16.8% Owner Earnings growth, above historical trends.
Standard FCF implies a demanding +22.2%, reflecting heavy growth investment.
Wide moat with strength across all dimensions. Revenue Predictability is the standout factor.
"Market is optimistic — be cautious and ensure you have a margin of safety"
Price far exceeds estimated intrinsic value amid market euphoria — extreme risk of capital loss
