WESCO InternationalWCC -7.16%84 Buyback Yield % is 0.45 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 2.77. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 52.31% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
WESCO International Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
WESCO International Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WESCO International (WCC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.45 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #31 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is WESCO International's Buyback Yield % too high?
WESCO International's current Buyback Yield % of 0.45 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.77. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.23. WESCO International's value of 0.45 is 95.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #31 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WESCO International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WESCO International's Buyback Yield % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #31 out of 65 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts WESCO International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.23. WESCO International's value of 0.45 is 95.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.77 vs. the industry median of 0.23, WESCO International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.23, based on 65 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Buyback Yield % of 0.45 is 95.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Buyback Yield % is 0.45, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WESCO International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WESCO International (WCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.61, compared to a current price of $320.71 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.45, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.77 and 95.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.23. WESCO International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.45 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is WESCO International (WCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WESCO International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $320.71 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.61.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.45 (84% below median its 10-year median of 2.77)
GF Value™: $204.61 vs. price of $320.71 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#31 of 65)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wesco can be traced back to the late 1800s but was officially founded in 1922, acting as the distribution arm of Westinghouse Electric. Throughout the 1900s, Wesco entered and subsequently exited the consumer electronics, transit, bottling, and nuclear plant distribution markets. It was sold to a private equity firm in 1994 and then went public in 1999, and numerous acquisitions have since been made to fill the gaps in Wesco's geographical and product coverage. Today, the firm primarily distributes electrical, networking, security, and utility equipment used in the construction and repair of structures such as offices, data centers, power transmission lines, and manufacturing plants. Wesco has operations around the globe but generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
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