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WatscoWSO -1.76%84 6-1 Month Momentum % is -9.19% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates WSO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $414.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Watsco ranks worse than 66.46% on this metric.
6-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-20), Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum % is -9.19%.
The industry rank for Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
WSO's 6-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 66.46% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: -4.42
vs WSO: -9.19
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 6-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past six 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.
Watsco 6-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
WSO vs QXO, WCC, AIT: 6-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-1 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.
Watsco 6-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Watsco (WSO) has a 6-1 Month Momentum % of -9.19% as of Aug. 20, 2026. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Watsco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #105 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Watsco's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is -9.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Watsco ranks #105 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's 6-1 Month Momentum % compare to QXO and WCC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #105 out of 158 companies for 6-1 Month Momentum %. This places Watsco in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 6-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 6-1 Month Momentum % 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 6-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 6-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Watsco and its competitors. Watsco's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is -9.19%. 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 $414.02, compared to a current price of $314.00 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-1 Month Momentum % is -9.19%. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watsco (WSO), the current 6-1 Month Momentum % is -9.19% as of Aug. 20, 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 $314.00 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $414.02.
GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WSO:
6-1 Month Momentum %: -9.19%
GF Value™: $414.02 vs. price of $314.00 (24.2% below fair value)
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 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.
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