Graco Inc. (GGG) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Machinery
EV/EBITDA
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17.79
↓-12% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.21
30Y Low6.7·High30.8
P/FCF
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20.91
↓-46% vs avg
5yr avg: 38.37
30Y Low10.6·High66.0
P/B Ratio
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5.12
↓-20% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.43
30Y Low3.4·High74.4
ROE
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19.9%
-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 24.0%
30Y Low7%·High164%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.08
↓-48% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.16
30Y Low0.0·High2.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GGG Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Graco Inc. trades at 26.1x earnings, 9% below its 5-year average of 28.7x, sitting at the 73rd percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 20.9x P/FCF, 46% below the 5-year average of 38.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.3B | $14.1B | $14.5B | $14.9B | $11.6B | $14.1B | $12.5B | $8.9B | $7.2B | $7.9B | $4.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $12.8B | $13.5B | $13.9B | $14.5B | $11.4B | $13.7B | $12.4B | $8.9B | $7.4B | $8.0B | $5.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 26.09 | 27.08 | 29.84 | 29.51 | 25.29 | 31.99 | 37.94 | 26.00 | 21.24 | 31.19 | 115.42 |
| P/S Ratio | 5.96 | 6.31 | 6.86 | 6.80 | 5.43 | 7.08 | 7.59 | 5.42 | 4.38 | 5.35 | 3.56 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.12 | 5.32 | 5.61 | 6.72 | 6.25 | 8.23 | 9.76 | 8.71 | 9.64 | 10.90 | 8.25 |
| P/FCF | 20.91 | 22.12 | 28.17 | 32.04 | 65.99 | 43.52 | 38.83 | 30.69 | 23.08 | 26.48 | 20.85 |
| P/OCF | 19.51 | 20.65 | 23.33 | 22.95 | 30.81 | 30.80 | 31.80 | 21.31 | 19.70 | 23.33 | 17.59 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GGG EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Graco Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 17.8x EBITDA, 12% below its 5-year average of 20.2x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 28% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.06 | 6.57 | 6.58 | 5.33 | 6.88 | 7.49 | 5.41 | 4.47 | 5.43 | 3.76 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.79 | 18.87 | 21.13 | 20.04 | 17.87 | 23.15 | 27.71 | 18.87 | 15.27 | 19.73 | 30.80 |
| EV / EBIT | 20.92 | 21.04 | 23.44 | 23.54 | 19.83 | 26.36 | 32.03 | 21.26 | 17.39 | 22.05 | 16.32 |
| EV / FCF | — | 21.24 | 26.95 | 31.00 | 64.78 | 42.29 | 38.31 | 30.63 | 23.54 | 26.91 | 22.01 |
GGG Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Graco Inc. earns an operating margin of 27.3%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 29.5% to 27.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 19.9% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 22.6% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 52.5% | 52.5% | 53.1% | 52.9% | 49.3% | 52.0% | 51.8% | 52.2% | 53.4% | 53.8% | 53.3% |
| Operating Margin | 27.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 29.5% | 26.7% | 26.7% | 23.7% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 24.4% | 8.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 23.3% | 23.3% | 23.0% | 23.1% | 21.5% | 22.1% | 20.0% | 20.9% | 20.6% | 17.1% | 3.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.9% | 19.9% | 20.2% | 24.8% | 25.8% | 29.4% | 28.6% | 38.7% | 46.2% | 38.9% | 6.7% |
| ROA | 16.3% | 16.3% | 16.6% | 19.6% | 18.9% | 19.9% | 18.0% | 21.7% | 23.9% | 19.3% | 3.1% |
| ROIC | 22.6% | 22.6% | 23.2% | 28.7% | 29.0% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 33.4% | 37.4% | 32.0% | 9.3% |
| ROCE | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.5% | 29.6% | 28.8% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 32.9% | 37.7% | 32.6% | 10.1% |
GGG Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Graco Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, which is very conservative (97% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $624M exceeds total debt of $61M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 222.6x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.55 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 1.94 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.21 | -0.24 | -0.22 | -0.11 | -0.23 | -0.13 | -0.02 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.46 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.78 | -0.78 | -0.95 | -0.68 | -0.33 | -0.67 | -0.37 | -0.04 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 1.62 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.88 | -1.22 | -1.05 | -1.21 | -1.23 | -0.52 | -0.06 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 1.16 |
| Interest Coverage | 222.64 | 222.64 | 209.37 | 118.28 | 58.16 | 50.78 | 34.21 | 31.96 | 29.56 | 22.42 | 17.41 |
Net cash position: cash ($624M) exceeds total debt ($61M)
GGG Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Graco Inc.'s current ratio of 3.15x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.29x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 3.46x to 3.15x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.69 | 3.46 | 3.01 | 2.69 | 3.19 | 2.77 | 2.41 | 2.70 | 2.83 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.69 | 2.35 | 1.82 | 1.94 | 2.30 | 1.82 | 1.47 | 1.67 | 1.70 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.66 | 1.36 | 0.85 | 1.23 | 1.18 | 0.77 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.29 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.97 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.45 | 2.36 | 2.28 | 2.49 | 2.78 | 2.88 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 3.08 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 64.26 | 62.61 | 58.92 | 58.92 | 59.71 | 69.67 | 59.28 | 60.63 | 62.88 | 59.96 |
GGG Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Graco Inc. returns 4.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.3% dividend yield and 3.2% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 35.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.1% | 35.1% | 35.4% | 31.3% | 30.9% | 28.9% | 35.4% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 31.9% | 180.5% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| FCF Yield | 4.8% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.5% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $169M | $172M | $172M | $173M | $175M | $172M | $172M | $173M | $174M | $171M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GGG with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GGGYou | $13B | 26.1 | 17.8 | 20.9 | 52.5% | 27.3% | 19.9% | 22.6% | 0.1 |
 ITW | $75B | 24.8 | 18.1 | 27.7 | 44.1% | 26.3% | 93.7% | 29.0% | 1.9 |
 ROP | $36B | 24.7 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 69.2% | 28.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.0 |
 XYL | $28B | 30.3 | 15.9 | 31.0 | 38.5% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 1.1 |
 FELE | $4B | 31.1 | 14.0 | 23.0 | 35.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 0.8 |
 PNR | $13B | 20.2 | 14.8 | 17.3 | 40.5% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 12.1% | 1.7 |
 GTLS | $10B | 629.6 | 14.3 | 49.0 | 29.2% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 7.4% | 4.0 |
 NDSN | $16B | 33.7 | 20.8 | 24.2 | 55.2% | 25.5% | 16.2% | 10.5% | 2.4 |
 SHW | $80B | 31.5 | 21.4 | 30.1 | 48.9% | 16.1% | 59.4% | 16.5% | 3.3 |
 PPG | $25B | 16.1 | 11.2 | 21.5 | 38.0% | 13.7% | 92.2% | 23.5% | 2.8 |
 DOV | $31B | 28.7 | 18.7 | 27.4 | 39.8% | 17.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% | 2.2 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.9 | 20.6 | 32.8% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GGG stock.
What is Graco Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Graco Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 26.1x. The historical average is 24.8x. This places it at the 73th percentile of its historical range.
What is Graco Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Graco Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 17.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.6x.
What is Graco Inc.'s ROE?
Graco Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 19.9%. The historical average is 44.0%.
Is GGG stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Graco Inc. is trading at a P/E of 26.1x. This is at the 73th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Graco Inc.'s dividend yield?
Graco Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.35% with a payout ratio of 35.1%.
What are Graco Inc.'s profit margins?
Graco Inc. has 52.5% gross margin and 27.3% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Graco Inc. have?
Graco Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.