W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Return on equity 2016–2025
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
45.7%FY2025 · since FY2016: 33.7% → 45.7%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 45.7% | -11.2 pp |
| FY2024 | 56.8% | -1.9 pp |
| FY2023 | 58.7% | -4.7 pp |
| FY2022 | 63.4% | +7.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 55.7% | +17.6 pp |
| FY2020 | 38.0% | -7.7 pp |
| FY2019 | 45.8% | +5.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 40.7% | +6.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 34.7% | +1.0 pp |
| FY2016 | 33.7% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice