WCC (WESCO International) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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WCC WESCO International Inc WCC
84 GF Score
Price $350.66
GF Value $217.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is WESCO International Financial Strength?

WESCO International WCC +0.88% 84 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $217.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

WESCO International has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

WESCO International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.46. WESCO International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.25. As of today, WESCO International's Altman Z-Score is 3.30.


WESCO International  (NYSE:WCC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

WESCO International has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


WESCO International Financial Strength Related Terms


WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Financial Strength falls into.


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WESCO International Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

WESCO International's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-110 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $382 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,681 Mil.

WESCO International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*382.2/-110.4
=3.46

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

WESCO International's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(25 + 6681) / 26660.4
=0.25

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

WESCO International has a Z-score of 3.30, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.3 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
WESCO International (WCC) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is WESCO International's Financial Strength too high?
WESCO International's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to WSO and QXO?
WESCO International's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Historically, WESCO International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. WESCO International's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $217.81, compared to a current price of $350.66 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 $350.66 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of $217.81. GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WCC:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $217.81 vs. price of $350.66 (61% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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 International Business Description

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Address 225 West Station Square Drive, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15219
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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