WCC (WESCO International) Tax Expense: $220 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $204.43
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What is WESCO International Tax Expense?

WESCO International WCC -2.85% 84 Tax Expense is $220 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

WESCO International's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $43 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $220 Mil.


WESCO International  (NYSE:WCC) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


WESCO International Tax Expense Related Terms


WESCO International Tax Expense Historical Data

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WESCO International Tax Expense Chart

WESCO International Annual Data
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WESCO International Quarterly Data
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WESCO International Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $220 Mil.

* 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $220 Mil mean?
WESCO International (WCC) has a Tax Expense of $220 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors.
Is WESCO International's Tax Expense too high?
WESCO International's current Tax Expense is $220 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to WSO and QXO?
WESCO International's Tax Expense of $220 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. WESCO International's current Tax Expense is $220 Mil. 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 $204.43, compared to a current price of $347.33 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $220 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Tax Expense is $220 Mil 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 $347.33 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.43. GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WCC:

  • Tax Expense: $220 Mil
  • GF Value™: $204.43 vs. price of $347.33 (69.9% 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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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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