WSO (Watsco) YoY EBITDA Growth: -12.02% (As of Jun. 2026)

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WSO Watsco Inc WSO
83 GF Score
Price $311.77
GF Value $416.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Watsco YoY EBITDA Growth?

Watsco WSO +2.10% 83 YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.02% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WSO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $416.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -12.02%.

Watsco's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.62.

Watsco YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth 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.

Watsco YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Watsco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Watsco Quarterly Data
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Watsco YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(20.618-22.486)/ | 22.486 |
=-8.31 %

Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(6.619-7.523)/ | 7.523 |
=-12.02 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -12.02% mean?
Watsco (WSO) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -12.02% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Watsco and its competitors.
Is Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Watsco's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.02%. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to AIT and QXO?
Watsco's YoY EBITDA Growth of -12.02% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Watsco and its competitors. Watsco's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watsco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco (WSO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $416.23, compared to a current price of $311.77 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.02%. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watsco (WSO), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.02% as of Jun. 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 Watsco (WSO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $311.77 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $416.23. GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WSO:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -12.02%
  • GF Value™: $416.23 vs. price of $311.77 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Watsco Business Description

Address 2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901, Miami, FL, USA, 33133
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
83GF Score

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