Distribution [DSGR] vs W.W. Grainger [GWW] Detailed Stock Comparison
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Distribution wins in 6 metrics, W.W. Grainger wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. W.W. Grainger appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Distribution | W.W. Grainger | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 414.25 | 25.96 | W.W. Grainger |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.36 | 13.33 | Distribution |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 127.39 | 66.84 | W.W. Grainger |
| PEG Ratio | 19.38 | 24.27 | Distribution |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.84 | 16.98 | Distribution |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 11.00% | W.W. Grainger |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.37% | 14.89% | W.W. Grainger |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.37% | 14.89% | W.W. Grainger |
| Return on Equity | 0.65% | 52.41% | W.W. Grainger |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.70% | 19.55% | W.W. Grainger |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $33.26M | $1.57B | W.W. Grainger |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.59% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -11.14% | 4.03% | W.W. Grainger |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.80 | 2.80 | Distribution |
| Enterprise Value | $2.25B | $50.09B | W.W. Grainger |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.17 | 2.87 | Distribution |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.85% | 38.54% | W.W. Grainger |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $41 | $361 | W.W. Grainger |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.08 | $39.37 | W.W. Grainger |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.49 | 1.17 | Distribution |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Distribution vs W.W. Grainger Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution | 4.85% | 2.37% | 16.38% | 23.19% | 17.82% | -1.33% |
| W.W. Grainger | 2.80% | 5.35% | -1.28% | -5.22% | 2.39% | -1.91% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution | -11.14% | -21.85% | -5.00% | 44.99% | 134.23% | -10.11% |
| W.W. Grainger | 4.03% | 80.46% | 179.21% | 357.76% | 848.63% | 1,536.81% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Distribution vs W.W. Grainger
| Metric | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.53B | $48.88B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 51,469 | 294,147 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 51,903 | 363,579 |
| Last Close | $33.26 | $1,021.86 |
| 52 Week Range | $21.87 - $41.47 | $893.99 - $1,227.66 |
| % from 52W High | -19.80% | -16.76% |
| All-Time High | $62.10 (May 24, 2021) | $1,227.66 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -46.44% | -16.76% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.64% | 0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.52% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 127.39 | 66.84 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.03 | $76.69 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.03 | $12.48 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $56.98M | $2.06B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $11.77M | $1.11B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.59% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $6.15 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Distribution vs W.W. Grainger
| Metric | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 414.25 | 25.96 |
| Forward P/E | 19.38 | 24.27 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.38 | 24.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.80 | 2.80 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.36 | 13.33 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.53B | $48.88B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.25B | $50.09B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.17 | 2.87 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.84 | 16.98 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.49 | 1.17 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.03 | $76.69 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Distribution vs W.W. Grainger
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $502.44M | $4.31B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $332.35M | $2.60B |
| Gross Profit | $170.08M | $1.71B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $26.83M | $672.00M |
| EBITDA | $46.44M | $739.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $11.86M | $657.00M |
| Income Tax | $6.86M | $157.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $5.00M | $500.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $65.44M | $666.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $744.80M | $5.53B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $272.24M | $2.02B |
| Long-Term Debt | $806.43M | $2.60B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $636.71M | $3.85B |
| Retained Earnings | $-38.78M | $14.06B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $170.32M | $366.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.76M | $700.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-5.05M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-13.27M | $521.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-75.54M | $-502.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-11.20M | $-281.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 447,178 | 973,450 |
| Short Ratio | 8.54 | 3.00 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 51,469 | 294,147 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 51,903 | 363,579 |
| Shares Outstanding | 46.86M | 48.33M |
| Float Shares | 42.19M | 43.81M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 0.74% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Distribution vs W.W. Grainger
| Metric | DSGR | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $6.15 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.59% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $6.89 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.24% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $20.66 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 10, 2025 |