WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC (WCC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WCC - US95082P1057 - Common Stock
272.37 USD
+5.51 (+2.06%)
272.37 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WCC. WCC was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. WCC has an average financial health and profitability rating. WCC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WCC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WCC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WCC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WCC has a Return On Assets of 3.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCC outperforms 52.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.03%, WCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WCC (7.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCC is in line with the industry average of 9.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 13.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% |
ROA(3y)4.84%
ROA(5y)3.67%
ROE(3y)15.12%
ROE(5y)11.65%
ROIC(3y)9.61%
ROIC(5y)8.15%
1.3 Margins
WCC has a worse Profit Margin (2.75%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WCC (5.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WCC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCC has a Gross Margin of 21.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WCC underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
WCC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.75% | ||
| GM | 21.14% |
OM growth 3Y3.9%
OM growth 5Y7.19%
PM growth 3Y10.55%
PM growth 5Y2.55%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y2.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WCC is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WCC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WCC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.12 indicates that WCC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.12, WCC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCC is 23.00, which is on the high side as it means it would take WCC, 23.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WCC's Debt to FCF ratio of 23.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCC outperforms 52.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that WCC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.18, WCC is not doing good in the industry: 64.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC9.54%
2.3 Liquidity
WCC has a Current Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that WCC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WCC has a Current ratio (2.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WCC has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that WCC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.20, WCC is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WCC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.01%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.28% in the past year.
WCC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.01%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y18.6%
EPS Q2Q%9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y21.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.93%
3.2 Future
WCC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.21% yearly.
WCC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.21%
Revenue Next Year7.9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.95%
Revenue Next 3Y6.39%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WCC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.48.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCC is on the same level as its industry peers.
WCC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.47, the valuation of WCC can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCC is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WCC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WCC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WCC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WCC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WCC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.74%, WCC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, WCC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, WCC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
5.2 History
WCC has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
WCC pays out 20.26% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP20.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.29%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap13.25B
Revenue(TTM)22.94B
Net Income(TTM)631.80M
Analysts83.75
Price Target284.08 (4.3%)
Short Float %5.47%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
Yearly Dividend2.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP20.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.85%
Min EPS beat(2)0.47%
Max EPS beat(2)1.23%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.55%
Max EPS beat(4)1.23%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.25%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.99%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.99%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.42%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.12%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)17.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 53 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.65 |
EPS(TTM)12.68
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)16.53
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)5.14
FCFY1.89%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY2.49%
SpS471.57
BVpS99.65
TBVpS-5.6
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number168.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 13.03% | ||
| ROCE | 10.39% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.14% | ||
| OM | 5.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.75% | ||
| GM | 21.14% | ||
| FCFM | 1.09% |
ROA(3y)4.84%
ROA(5y)3.67%
ROE(3y)15.12%
ROE(5y)11.65%
ROIC(3y)9.61%
ROIC(5y)8.15%
ROICexc(3y)10.13%
ROICexc(5y)8.54%
ROICexgc(3y)19.5%
ROICexgc(5y)17.57%
ROCE(3y)12.57%
ROCE(5y)10.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.02%
OM growth 3Y3.9%
OM growth 5Y7.19%
PM growth 3Y10.55%
PM growth 5Y2.55%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y2.69%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 22.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 39.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
F-Score3
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)52.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.01%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y18.6%
EPS Q2Q%9.5%
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.28%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y21.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.93%
Revenue Next Year7.9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.95%
Revenue Next 3Y6.39%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.87%
EBIT growth 3Y10.33%
EBIT growth 5Y29.86%
EBIT Next Year17.86%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y8.71%
FCF growth 1Y-66.3%
FCF growth 3Y333.07%
FCF growth 5Y41.05%
OCF growth 1Y-61.01%
OCF growth 3Y154.08%
OCF growth 5Y37.46%
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC / WCC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCC.
Can you provide the valuation status for WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC (WCC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC?
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC (WCC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC (WCC) is expected to grow by 10.63% in the next year.
Is the dividend of WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC (WCC) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.26%.