Company / Gross Margin
W. W. Grainger Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
39.1%
FY2025
5-year range
35.9% / 39.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#50 of 186
Industrials
What the data says
At 39.1%, W. W. Grainger's gross margin ranks #50 of 186 in the Industrials sector. Gross Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 35.9% in FY2022 to 40.6% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
39.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.3%.
Remained stable around 39.1% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#50 of 186 in IndustrialsTop 27% of 186This company 39.1% Sector average 28.8%
▼
+35.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 0.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 10.3pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2022.
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 | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 39.1% | -0.8% |
| FY2024 | 39.4% | -0.2% |
| FY2023 | 39.4% | +9.7% |
| FY2022 | 35.9% | -6.2% |
| FY2021 | 38.3% | -1.2% |
| FY2020 | 38.8% | +1.2% |
| FY2019 | 38.3% | -5.7% |
| FY2018 | 40.6% | +3.3% |
| FY2017 | 39.3% | -3.2% |
| FY2016 | 40.6% | -7.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026