WESCO International WCC
United StatesIndustrials · Industrial DistributionUSD
399.18 USD (+9.0%)
11 analysts
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WESCO International is a wholesale distributor of electrical products, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, and supply chain solutions for industrial and commercial customers in North America and globally.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.6
- ✕Little or no dividend3.6
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop3.7
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.2
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe strong momentum and double-digit growth are attractive, but the high leverage and low free cash flow generation warrant caution until an improvement in earnings-to-cash conversion is demonstrated.
WESCO International shows solid growth (revenue +13%, earnings +10.4%) and very strong momentum (88th percentile in 52 weeks), but its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.71) and weak free cash flow conversion (11.15%) are drags on its financial health and quality, in a rising US interest rate environment.
The main risk is the high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.71) in a rising interest rate environment, which makes refinancing its debt more expensive and could compress its operating margin (6.08%) and its ability to generate free cash flow.
Context and risks
WESCO International is a US-based industrial distributor. Its distribution business for electrical and maintenance products has no direct exposure to crude oil prices or conflict maritime routes. The rise in US interest rates is a relevant factor for its balance sheet, given its leverage, but it does not constitute an additional regulatory, geopolitical, or business model risk beyond what is already reflected in its financial metrics.
Is WESCO International stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 25.3 | 25.4 | −0% |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.9 | 14.5 | +3% |
| Price / book | 3.4 | 4.1 | −16% |
| Price / sales | 0.7 | 2.1 | −65% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.7 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 399.18 USD, +9.0% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 25.3
- Forward P/E
- 18.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 14.9
- Price / book
- 3.4
- Price / sales
- 0.7
- PEG
- 1.64
- Market cap
- 17.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 23.7B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 14.3%
- ROA
- 5.2%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 12.8%
- Gross margin
- 21.4%
- Operating margin
- 6.1%
- Net margin
- 2.8%
- Free cash flow
- 177.1M USD
- FCF yield
- 1.0%
- Cash conversion
- 11%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 6.7B USD
- Net debt
- 5.9B USD
- Cash
- 808.9M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.6B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.71
- Debt / equity
- 128.65
- Current ratio
- 2.09
- Quick ratio
- 1.16
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +13.0%
- Earnings growth
- +10.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- 14.46 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 20.04 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.5%
- Payout
- 13.2%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.55
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (11)
- Target price
- 399.18 USD
- 52-week range
- 207.39 – 388.64
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Is WESCO International stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 4.7 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 399.18 USD, +9.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does WESCO International get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.9 out of 10, rank 1,771 of 2,130 (better than 17% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.6) and its weakest, Dividend (3.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is WESCO International's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 25.3: the share price equals 25.3 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 18.3.
How much is WESCO International worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 17.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 23.7B USD.
How much debt does WESCO International have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 5.9B USD. That is 3.71 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does WESCO International pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.55% and it pays out 13% of its earnings.
How has WESCO International stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 76.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 207.39 and 388.64 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of WESCO International?
11 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 399.18 USD (+9.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.