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GWW vs HUBB: W.W. Grainger vs Hubbell

W.W. Grainger (GWW) and Hubbell (HUBB) on Torvanta's measures: GWW grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and HUBB on 2.

GWWHUBB
Value gradeD+C
Growth gradeCC+
Profitability gradeB-n/a
Momentum gradeB+C+
Market value$62.7Bn/a
P/E (trailing)33.9xn/a
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$18.8B$6.0B
Revenue growth (y/y)+8%n/a
Operating margin14.6%20.7%
Return on invested capital34.0%n/a
Free-cash-flow yield2.4%3.4%
Total return, 1 year+40.6%+8.8%
Total return, 3 years+86.4%+57.6%

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Which is better, GWW or HUBB?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) and Hubbell (HUBB) on Torvanta's measures: GWW grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and HUBB on 2. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, GWW or HUBB?

On trailing earnings GWW trades at 33.9x and HUBB at n/a; their value grades are D+ and C against their sectors.

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