WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) Financial Ratios
28 years of historical data (1998–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
EV/EBITDA
↑
16.90
↑+65% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.27
30Y Low4.8·High18.2
P/FCF
↓
706.71
↑+165% vs avg
5yr avg: 266.21
30Y Low1.6·High133.5
P/B Ratio
↑
3.60
↑+92% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.87
30Y Low1.1·High4.3
ROE
↓
12.8%
-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.5%
30Y Low4%·High35%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
5.12
+18% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.34
30Y Low1.8·High11.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WCC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
WESCO International, Inc. trades at 28.0x earnings, 99% above its 5-year average of 14.1x, sitting at the 93rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 9%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 706.7x P/FCF, 165% above the 5-year average of 266.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $17.8B | $12.1B | $9.2B | $9.1B | $6.6B | $6.8B | $3.7B | $2.6B | $2.3B | $3.3B | $3.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $24.7B | $19.0B | $14.1B | $14.5B | $12.0B | $11.8B | $8.5B | $3.9B | $3.4B | $4.6B | $4.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 28.00 | 18.75 | 13.87 | 12.84 | 8.17 | 16.78 | 51.99 | 11.55 | 9.96 | 20.16 | 31.84 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.76 | 0.52 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.44 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.60 | 2.41 | 1.84 | 1.81 | 1.47 | 1.81 | 1.10 | 1.14 | 1.06 | 1.56 | 1.65 |
| P/FCF | 706.71 | 480.54 | 9.10 | 22.68 | — | 552.50 | 7.51 | 14.32 | 8.70 | 25.85 | 11.46 |
| P/OCF | 142.47 | 96.88 | 8.32 | 18.44 | 594.30 | 101.98 | 6.73 | 11.51 | 7.64 | 22.12 | 10.78 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WCC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
WESCO International, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 16.9x EBITDA, 65% above its 5-year average of 10.3x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 22% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.81 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.62 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.90 | 13.00 | 10.05 | 9.15 | 7.40 | 11.75 | 18.19 | 9.54 | 8.21 | 11.92 | 11.42 |
| EV / EBIT | 20.02 | 15.40 | 10.74 | 10.52 | 8.36 | 13.83 | 24.56 | 11.25 | 9.68 | 14.31 | 13.73 |
| EV / FCF | — | 753.55 | 14.04 | 36.25 | — | 948.95 | 17.49 | 21.60 | 13.09 | 35.79 | 16.09 |
WCC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
WESCO International, Inc. earns an operating margin of 5.2%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 6.3% to 5.2% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 12.8% is modest. ROIC of 8.5% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 20.2% | 20.2% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 21.8% | 20.8% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 19.2% | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Operating Margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.8% | 12.8% | 14.4% | 16.1% | 20.9% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| ROA | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| ROIC | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.2% | 7.7% |
| ROCE | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 12.4% | 14.0% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
WCC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
WESCO International, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 5.1x, which is highly leveraged (58% above the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $6.9B ($7.5B total debt minus $605M cash). Interest coverage of 3.2x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.14 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.36 | 1.59 | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.72 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.12 | 5.12 | 4.04 | 3.76 | 3.67 | 5.12 | 11.34 | 3.58 | 2.99 | 3.62 | 3.56 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.37 | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.21 | 1.30 | 1.46 | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.60 | 0.66 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.71 | 4.71 | 3.54 | 3.43 | 3.34 | 4.91 | 10.38 | 3.21 | 2.76 | 3.31 | 3.28 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 273.01 | 4.95 | 13.57 | — | 396.44 | 9.98 | 7.28 | 4.40 | 9.94 | 4.62 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.61 | 3.55 | 4.86 | 3.17 | 1.53 | 5.27 | 5.13 | — | 4.32 |
WCC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
WESCO International, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.20x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.27x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.48x to 2.20x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.48 | 2.18 | 2.08 | 1.84 | 2.34 | 2.25 | 2.31 | 2.49 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.42 | 1.27 | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.41 | 1.35 | 1.40 | 1.55 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.43 | 1.45 | 1.49 | 1.45 | 1.44 | 1.04 | 1.67 | 1.78 | 1.62 | 1.63 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.89 | 4.91 | 4.79 | 5.41 | 4.62 | 6.70 | 6.97 | 6.48 | 7.17 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 71.29 | 64.75 | 66.36 | 69.84 | 66.79 | 80.13 | 51.85 | 52.08 | 55.62 | 51.47 |
WCC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
WESCO International, Inc. returns 3.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.5% dividend yield and 3.5% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 13.8% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 13.8% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 10.0% | 6.7% | 12.3% | 30.0% | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.6% | 5.3% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 1.9% | 8.7% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| FCF Yield | 0.1% | 0.2% | 11.0% | 4.4% | — | 0.2% | 13.3% | 7.0% | 11.5% | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $50M | $51M | $52M | $52M | $52M | $47M | $43M | $47M | $48M | $49M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WCC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WCCYou | $18B | 28.0 | 16.9 | 706.7 | 20.2% | 5.2% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 5.1 |
 GWW | $64B | 38.6 | 22.8 | 48.4 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
 MSM | $7B | 33.2 | 17.6 | 27.5 | 40.8% | 8.3% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 1.3 |
 FAST | $53B | 42.1 | 31.9 | 50.1 | 45.0% | 20.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% | 0.3 |
 DXPE | $3B | 32.4 | 15.6 | 49.9 | 31.5% | 8.8% | 19.3% | 12.5% | 4.6 |
 AIT | $12B | 33.4 | 22.7 | 26.9 | 30.3% | 10.9% | 22.2% | 18.7% | 1.0 |
 NOW | $98B | 56.9 | 38.2 | 21.5 | 77.5% | 13.7% | 15.5% | 12.4% | 1.3 |
 SITE | $5B | 32.7 | 15.0 | 19.8 | 34.8% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 2.6 |
 ETN | $164B | 40.3 | 29.2 | 36.6 | 37.6% | 19.1% | 21.5% | 13.6% | 1.9 |
 EMR | $84B | 37.3 | 19.1 | 31.6 | 52.8% | 19.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 2.7 |
 ROK | $53B | 61.8 | 32.3 | 39.2 | 48.1% | 17.1% | 23.5% | 15.1% | 2.1 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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WCC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WCC stock.
What is WESCO International, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
WESCO International, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 28.0x. The historical average is 15.9x. This places it at the 93th percentile of its historical range.
What is WESCO International, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
WESCO International, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.6x.
What is WESCO International, Inc.'s ROE?
WESCO International, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 12.8%. The historical average is 16.9%.
Is WCC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, WESCO International, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 28.0x. This is at the 93th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is WESCO International, Inc.'s dividend yield?
WESCO International, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.49% with a payout ratio of 13.8%.
What are WESCO International, Inc.'s profit margins?
WESCO International, Inc. has 20.2% gross margin and 5.2% operating margin.
How much debt does WESCO International, Inc. have?
WESCO International, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.