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W.W. Grainger shares are more expensive than other comparable stocks. While they show above average growth, they are riskily financed, and are poor value. We recommend evaluating whether the future of the company W.W. Grainger is really as positive as the high price of the shares suggests. If you come to the conclusion that the future for this company is only average, that could be a reason to sell this share.


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Country USA
Industry Trading & Distribution
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Size class X-Large

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