WESCO InternationalWCC -0.32%84 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 150 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks worse than 80.67% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
WESCO International has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 5 Max: 7
Current: 4
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of WESCO International was 7. The lowest was 4. And the median was 5.
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
WESCO International Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
WESCO International Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score 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.
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score 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.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
WESCO International's current Net Income (TTM) was 676.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
WESCO International's return on assets of this year was 0.04355112. WESCO International's return on assets of last year was 0.0463479.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
WESCO International's gearing of this year was 0.39690201. WESCO International's gearing of last year was 0.37858665.
==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
WESCO International's current ratio of this year was 2.12311761. WESCO International's current ratio of last year was 2.15259571.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
WESCO International's number of shares in issue this year was 49.5. WESCO International's number of shares in issue last year was 49.6.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
WESCO International's gross margin of this year was 0.21190813. WESCO International's gross margin of last year was 0.21548653.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
WESCO International's asset turnover of this year was 1.56281945. WESCO International's asset turnover of last year was 1.40372611.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
WESCO International has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
WESCO International (WCC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #121 out of 150 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is WESCO International's Piotroski F-Score too high?
WESCO International's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. The Industrial Distribution industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. WESCO International's value of 4 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #121 out of 150 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Piotroski F-Score compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #121 out of 150 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places WESCO International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. WESCO International's value of 4 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, WESCO International has consistently been below 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 Piotroski F-Score for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.00, based on 150 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 33.3% below 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 $204.39, compared to a current price of $351.97 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 33.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 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 $351.97 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.39.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Piotroski F-Score: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $204.39 vs. price of $351.97 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#121 of 150)
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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