WESCO InternationalWCC -0.32%84 Gross Margin % is 21.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 20.28. 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 154 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks worse than 60.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.88 Med: 20.28 Max: 21.76
Current: 21.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of WESCO International was 21.76%. The lowest was 18.88%. And the median was 20.28%.
WCC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.39% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs WCC: 21.19
WESCO International had a gross margin of 21.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WESCO International was 1.90% per year.
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
WESCO International had a gross margin of 21.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
WESCO International Gross Margin % Related Terms
WESCO International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
WESCO International (WCC) has a Gross Margin % of 21.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.28. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.88 to 21.76. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #93 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is WESCO International's Gross Margin % too high?
WESCO International's current Gross Margin % of 21.25% is near median its 10-year median of 20.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.88 to a high of 21.76. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. WESCO International's value of 21.25% is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #93 out of 154 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 Gross Margin % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #93 out of 154 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WESCO International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. WESCO International's value of 21.25% is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.88 to 21.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.28 vs. the industry median of 24.30, 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Gross Margin % of 21.25% is 12.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Gross Margin % is 21.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.28. 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 Gross Margin % is 21.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.28 and 12.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Gross Margin % is 21.25% 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 $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:
Gross Margin %: 21.25% (near median its 10-year median of 20.28)
GF Value™: $204.39 vs. price of $351.97 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#93 of 154)
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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