WESCO InternationalWCC -4.00%84 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 99.35% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. WESCO International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $615 Mil. WESCO International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28 Mil. Therefore, WESCO International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 141.47 Med: 364.28 Max: 587.08
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, WESCO International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 587.08%. The lowest was 141.47%. And the median was 364.28%.
WCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.35% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.96
vs WCC: Negative Tangible Equity
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
WESCO International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
WESCO International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
WESCO International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
WESCO International (WCC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. Over the past decade, WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 141.47 to 587.08. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #1 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is WESCO International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
WESCO International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 141.47 to a high of 587.08. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #1 out of 153 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #1 out of 153 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places WESCO International in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. Historically, WESCO International's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 141.47 to 587.08 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.96, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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 $204.65, compared to a current price of $307.89 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. WESCO International'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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 $307.89 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.65.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
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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