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WESCO InternationalWCC +0.60%84 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.35% as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $217.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 152 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 90.79% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-16), WESCO International's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.35%.
The industry rank for WESCO International's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
WCC's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 90.79% of 152
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs WCC: 61.35
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
WESCO International 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 61.35% as of Aug. 16, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #14 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is WESCO International's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
WESCO International's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.35%. The Industrial Distribution industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.95. WESCO International's value of 61.35% is 6357.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #14 out of 152 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 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #14 out of 152 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places WESCO International in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.95. WESCO International's value of 61.35% is 6357.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.95, based on 152 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 61.35% is 6357.9% above 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.35%. 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 $217.20, compared to a current price of $361.55 — trading 66.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.35% and 6357.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.95. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.35% as of Aug. 16, 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 $361.55 is trading 66.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $217.20.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 61.35%
GF Value™: $217.20 vs. price of $361.55 (66.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6357.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#14 of 152)
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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