ETN vs GWW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Eaton Corporation plc vs W.W. Grainger, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ETN | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $431.41 | $1,255.69 |
| Market cap | $167.56B | $59.14B |
| P/E ratio | 44.8 | 31.6 |
| ROE | 19.68% | 46.09% |
| Profit margin | 12.75% | 9.92% |
| Revenue growth | 21.40% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.02% | 0.79% |
| Beta | 1.17 | 1.03 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ETN vs GWW in plain English
- ETN is the bigger company — about 2.8× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.6 vs 44.8).
- GWW earns a higher return on equity (46% vs 20%).
- ETN is growing revenue faster (21% vs 10%).
- ETN has the higher dividend yield (1.02% vs 0.79%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation plc would be worth today.
GWW return calculator
See what $1,000 in W.W. Grainger, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.