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WESCO InternationalWCC -2.69%84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $205.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks worse than 74.1% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 3.72 Max: 11.34
Current: 4.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of WESCO International was 11.34. The lowest was 2.99. And the median was 3.72.
WCC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 74.1% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs WCC: 4.27
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
WESCO International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
WESCO International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
WESCO International (WCC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.72 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on WESCO International. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.99 to 11.34. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #103 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is WESCO International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
WESCO International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.72 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 11.34. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. WESCO International's value of 4.72 is 95.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #103 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #103 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places WESCO International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. WESCO International's value of 4.72 is 95.9% above this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.99 to 11.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 2.41, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.41, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.72 is 95.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on WESCO International. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.72, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.72. 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 $205.31, compared to a current price of $319.05 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.72, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 95.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.41. WESCO International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.72 as of Mar. 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 $319.05 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $205.31.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.72 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: $205.31 vs. price of $319.05 (55.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#103 of 139)
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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