WESCO InternationalWCC -2.85%84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 94.74% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.14
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WESCO International was 0.14. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.14.
WCC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 94.74% of 95
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs WCC: 0.13
During the past 12 months, WESCO International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
WESCO International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
WESCO International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Dividend Payout 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.
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
WESCO International Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #5 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is WESCO International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
WESCO International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.14. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. WESCO International's value of 0.15 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #5 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #5 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places WESCO International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. WESCO International's value of 0.15 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 64.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.14. 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 $204.43, compared to a current price of $347.33 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 64.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 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 $347.33 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.43.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $204.43 vs. price of $347.33 (69.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#5 of 95)
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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