WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
WESCO International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
WESCO International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Forward PE Ratio 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.
WESCO International Forward PE Ratio Chart
WESCO International Annual Data
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2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.35
16.67
15.85
8.80
10.79
12.03
11.34
7.38
10.53
12.32
15.51
WESCO International Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.35
13.05
14.35
13.95
16.67
18.05
14.90
13.70
15.85
13.21
12.02
11.49
8.80
9.69
9.23
8.01
10.79
4.27
10.07
6.83
12.03
14.16
15.65
11.04
11.34
11.42
8.70
6.98
7.38
8.66
10.32
8.20
10.53
11.72
10.67
11.59
12.32
11.58
14.10
13.31
15.51
16.59
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
WESCO International (WCC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.51 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #37 out of 64 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is WESCO International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
WESCO International's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.51. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.24. WESCO International's value of 20.51 is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #37 out of 64 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #37 out of 64 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places WESCO International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.24. WESCO International's value of 20.51 is 6.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 19.24, based on 64 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.51 is 6.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.51. 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 $205.05, compared to a current price of $328.45 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.51 and 6.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 19.24. WESCO International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.51 as of Jul. 13, 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 $328.45 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $205.05.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.51
GF Value™: $205.05 vs. price of $328.45 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#37 of 64)
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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