Company / FCF Margin
W. W. Grainger FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
7.4%
FY2025
5-year range
7.1% / 9.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#156 of 314
Industrials
What the data says
At 7.4%, W. W. Grainger's fcf margin ranks #156 of 314 in the Industrials sector. FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 7.1% in FY2021 to 9.6% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.1%.
Declined from 9.6% to 7.4% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#156 of 314 in IndustrialsTop 50% of 314This company 7.4% Sector average -578.0%
▼
+101.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin decreased 18.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 585.4pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 4.86 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 48.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.4% | -18.8% |
| FY2024 | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| FY2023 | 9.6% | +22.5% |
| FY2022 | 7.8% | +9.8% |
| FY2021 | 7.1% | -1.9% |
| FY2020 | 7.3% | +2.0% |
| FY2019 | 7.1% | -2.1% |
| FY2018 | 7.3% | -7.2% |
| FY2017 | 7.9% | +7.8% |
| FY2016 | 7.3% | -3.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026