WESCO InternationalWCC +3.80%84 Net Margin % is 2.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 2.70. 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 157 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks worse than 54.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 2.7 Max: 4.02
Current: 2.79
WCC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.14% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs WCC: 2.79
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
WESCO International Net Margin % Related Terms
WESCO International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Net 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.
WESCO International (WCC) has a Net Margin % of 2.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #85 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is WESCO International's Net Margin % too high?
WESCO International's current Net Margin % of 2.53% is near median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 4.02. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. WESCO International's value of 2.53% is 18.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #85 out of 157 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 Net Margin % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #85 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This places WESCO International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. WESCO International's value of 2.53% is 18.1% below this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 3.09, 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 Net Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Net Margin % of 2.53% is 18.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Net Margin % is 2.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.70. 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 $365.35 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 18.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Net Margin % is 2.53% 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 $365.35 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.39.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Net Margin %: 2.53% (near median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: $204.39 vs. price of $365.35 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#85 of 157)
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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