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WESCO InternationalWCC -6.38%84 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WCC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $217.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 83 Industrial Distribution companies, WESCO International ranks better than 77.11% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. WESCO International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WESCO International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WCC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.7 Med: -0.8 Max: 5
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, WESCO International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.00%. The lowest was -6.70%. And the median was -0.80%.
WCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 77.11% of 83
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs WCC: 1.40
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
WESCO International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
WESCO International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 mean?
WESCO International (WCC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for WESCO International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #19 out of 83 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is WESCO International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
WESCO International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Based on the distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #19 out of 83 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WSO and QXO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WESCO International ranks #19 out of 83 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places WESCO International in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for WESCO International and its competitors. WESCO International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. 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 $217.37, compared to a current price of $349.16 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 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 $349.16 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $217.37.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.40
GF Value™: $217.37 vs. price of $349.16 (60.6% above fair value)
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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