WESCO InternationalWCC -0.32%84 ROE % is 12.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 11.75. 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 156 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 75.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 11.75 Max: 20.89
Current: 13.63
During the past 13 years, WESCO International's highest ROE % was 20.89%. The lowest was 3.59%. And the median was 11.75%.
WCC's ROE % is ranked better than 75.64% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 7.235
vs WCC: 13.63
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
WESCO International ROE % Related Terms
WESCO International ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
WESCO International (WCC) has a ROE % of 12.14% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.75. Over the past decade, WESCO International's ROE % has ranged from 3.59 to 20.89. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #38 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is WESCO International's ROE % too high?
WESCO International's current ROE % of 12.14% is near median its 10-year median of 11.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 20.89. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROE % is 7.24. WESCO International's value of 12.14% is 67.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #38 out of 156 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 ROE % compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #38 out of 156 companies for ROE %. This places WESCO International in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 7.24. WESCO International's value of 12.14% is 67.8% above this benchmark. Historically, WESCO International's own ROE % has ranged from 3.59 to 20.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.75 vs. the industry median of 7.24, 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 ROE % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.24, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WESCO International's current ROE % of 12.14% is 67.8% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROE % is 7.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WESCO International's current ROE % is 12.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.75. 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 ROE % is 12.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.75 and 67.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 7.24. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current ROE % is 12.14% 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:
ROE %: 12.14% (near median its 10-year median of 11.75)
GF Value™: $204.39 vs. price of $351.97 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#38 of 156)
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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