WESCO InternationalWCC -4.00%84 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 25.46. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 70.06% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. WESCO International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.03 Med: 25.46 Max: 34.57
Current: 24.79
During the past 13 years, WESCO International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 34.57%. The lowest was 14.03%. And the median was 25.46%.
WCC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 70.06% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.91
vs WCC: 24.79
WESCO International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 8.60% per year.
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
WESCO International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
WESCO International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
WESCO International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.59% mean?
WESCO International (WCC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.59% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 25.46. Over the past decade, WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.03 to 34.57. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #47 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is WESCO International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
WESCO International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.59% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 25.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.03 to a high of 34.57. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.91. WESCO International's value of 21.59% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #47 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #47 out of 157 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts WESCO International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.91. WESCO International's value of 21.59% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.03 to 34.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.46 vs. the industry median of 14.91, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Distribution companies is 14.91, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.59% is 44.8% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.59%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 25.46. 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 $204.80, compared to a current price of $307.89 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.59%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 25.46 and 44.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 14.91. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.59% 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 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.80.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 21.59% (15% below median its 10-year median of 25.46)
GF Value™: $204.80 vs. price of $307.89 (50.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#47 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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