WW Grainger Inc (GWW)vsQXO, Inc. (QXO)
GWW
WW Grainger Inc
$1,300.01
+0.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $62.31B
QXO
QXO, Inc.
$15.76
-2.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
WW Grainger Inc generates 115% more annual revenue ($18.38B vs $8.56B). GWW leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs -6.0%. GWW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. GWW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
GWW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
QXO
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 12716.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 15.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GWW
The strongest argument for GWW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QXO
The strongest argument for QXO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 12716.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GWW
The primary concerns for GWW are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : QXO
The primary concerns for QXO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWW profiles as a value stock while QXO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QXO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.20 — expect wider price swings.
QXO is growing revenue faster at 12716.0% — sustainability is the question.
GWW generates stronger free cash flow (569M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GWW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 50/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
WW Grainger Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
W. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. (Bill) Grainger.
Visit Website →QXO, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
QXO, Inc. is a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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