WESCO InternationalWCC -0.32%84 Quick Ratio is 1.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.33. 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 better than 50.96% on this metric.
WESCO International has a quick ratio of 1.22. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.33 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, WESCO International's highest Quick Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.33.
WCC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 50.96% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs WCC: 1.22
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
WESCO International Quick Ratio Related Terms
WESCO International Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Quick 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
WESCO International's Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #77 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is WESCO International's Quick Ratio too high?
WESCO International's current Quick Ratio of 1.22 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 1.76. The Industrial Distribution industry median Quick Ratio is 1.20. WESCO International's value of 1.22 is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #77 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above 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 Quick Ratio compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #77 out of 157 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts WESCO International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.20. WESCO International's value of 1.22 is 1.7% above this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.20, WESCO International has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.20, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current Quick Ratio of 1.22 is 1.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Quick Ratio is 1.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. 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 $351.97 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 1.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.20. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Quick Ratio is 1.22 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 $351.97 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.39.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Quick Ratio: 1.22 (near median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: $204.39 vs. price of $351.97 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#77 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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