BA vs GWW
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs W.W. Grainger, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $1,353.61 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $63.91B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 36.4 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 46.13% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 9.70% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 10.10% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.68% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs GWW in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 2.7× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 46%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- GWW pays a dividend (0.68%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company 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.