GWW EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
GWW's ev/ebitda is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
GWW EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of GWW’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 8.7 to 23.3, averaging 15.2.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.2 | 20.8 | 23.3 | 21.9 |
| 2025 | 16.0 | 17.7 | 19.8 | 18.3 |
| 2024 | 15.0 | 18.1 | 21.8 | 18.5 |
| 2023 | 12.1 | 14.3 | 16.1 | 15.6 |
| 2022 | 11.8 | 14.3 | 16.8 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | 14.0 | 17.1 | 19.4 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | 8.7 | 15.9 | 21.3 | 19.6 |
| 2019 | 10.5 | 12.1 | 13.7 | 13.3 |
| 2018 | 11.6 | 14.0 | 16.2 | 12.4 |
| 2017 | 9.0 | 10.9 | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| 2016 | 10.1 | 10.9 | 11.7 | 11.3 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is GWW EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 21.9, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for GWW is approximately 14.8. See all GWW valuation metrics →
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