WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) Stock

About WESCO International, Inc.

WESCO International, Inc. functions as a prominent global distributor, delivering an array of business-to-business logistical services and sophisticated supply chain management solutions across the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company organizes its operations into three distinct divisions: Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Communications & Security Solutions (CSS), and Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS). The EES segment furnishes clients with both products and strategic supply chain frameworks. Its offerings span electrical apparatus, automated and connected devices, security systems, lighting solutions, various wire and cable types, and safety gear, in addition to essential maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies. This division further extends its capabilities through contractor support, programs for optimizing manufacturing supply chains (both direct and indirect), advisory services for lighting and renewable energy initiatives, and advanced digital and automation tools. The CSS segment concentrates on the network infrastructure and security domains. It distributes its products directly to end-users or through an extensive network of specialized channels, including data communications contractors, security integrators, network specialists, professional audio/visual firms, and system integrators. Moreover, this segment provides solutions focused on safety and energy efficiency. Finally, the UBS segment caters to a broad spectrum of clients, including investor-owned utilities, public power entities, various service and wireless providers, broadband operators, and contractors. Its product range is comprehensive, featuring wire and cable, transformers, transmission and distribution hardware, switches, protective devices, connectors, conduits, pole line equipment, racks, cabinets, safety and MRO items, and point-to-point wireless communication devices. The segment's service portfolio is equally robust, encompassing fiber project management, high and medium voltage project design and technical support, pre-wired meter and capacitor bank assembly, meter testing and infrastructure installation, dielectric testing for personal protective equipment, tool repair, as well as emergency response, storage yard management, materials handling, and logistics coordination. Established in 1922, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

WESCO International, Inc. is led by CEO John J. Engel, employs 21,000 people, headquartered in Pittsburgh, US, publicly traded since 1999.

WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) stock trades at $374.10 with a market capitalization of $18.23B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.51, price-to-book of 3.22, price-to-sales of 0.68. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $175.05 and $377.90, and currently trades 1.0% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 0.55%.

On profitability, WESCO International, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 12.72%, above the typical market average, return on capital employed of 24.53%, an operating margin of 5.24%, a net profit margin of 2.79%.

In its most recent fiscal year, WESCO International, Inc. reported annual revenue of $23.5B, net profit of $640.0M, revenue has compounded at 13.8% a year over the last five years, profit at 44.7% a year. Profit growing faster than revenue points to expanding margins.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.20, total assets of $16.5B, $605.0M in cash and equivalents.

WCC has an average daily trading volume of 655,824 shares, a beta of 1.54 (more volatile than the overall market).

Official website: www.wesco.com