WESCO InternationalWCC -0.32%84 ROA % is 3.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 4.35. 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 52.87% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. WESCO International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $615 Mil.
WESCO International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16,730 Mil. Therefore, WESCO International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 4.35 Max: 6.27
Current: 4.13
During the past 13 years, WESCO International's highest ROA % was 6.27%. The lowest was 1.19%. And the median was 4.35%.
WCC's ROA % is ranked better than 52.87% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs WCC: 4.13
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
WESCO International ROA % Related Terms
WESCO International ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
WESCO International (WCC) has a ROA % of 3.68% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, WESCO International's ROA % has ranged from 1.19 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #74 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is WESCO International's ROA % too high?
WESCO International's current ROA % of 3.68% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 6.27. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.76. WESCO International's value of 3.68% is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #74 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 ROA % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #74 out of 157 companies for ROA %. This puts WESCO International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.76. WESCO International's value of 3.68% is 2.1% below this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own ROA % has ranged from 1.19 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 3.76, WESCO International has consistently been below 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 ROA % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.76, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current ROA % of 3.68% is 2.1% below 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current ROA % is 3.68%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.35. 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 $204.39, compared to a current price of $351.97 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.68%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 2.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.76. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current ROA % is 3.68% 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:
ROA %: 3.68% (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.35)
GF Value™: $204.39 vs. price of $351.97 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#74 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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