Forward PE Ratio: 19.65
The forward PE ratio is 19.65 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (19.65) = Close Price ($328.91) / Consensus Forward EPS ($16.09)
WCC Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
19.65
WCC Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
WESCO International, Inc.
Market Cap
$16.02B
Forward PE Ratio
19.65
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) | $16.02B | 19.65 |
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN)vs › | $15.96B | 24.47 |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $16.26B | 25.70 |
| Textron Inc. (TXT)vs › | $15.72B | 14.67 |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs › | $17.13B | 39.17 |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.86B | 17.91 |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)vs › | $13.88B | 26.34 |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $13.50B | 18.95 |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs › | $18.64B | 20.47 |
| Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs › | $18.70B | 22.05 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
22.5
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
19.6
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $16.09 implies +14.4% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $14.07.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $328.91 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $16.09 | $15.80 – $16.32 | 8 | 20.4x |
| 2027-12-31 | $18.96 | $17.86 – $19.82 | 8 | 17.3x |
| 2028-12-31 | $22.22 | $20.04 – $24.05 | 5 | 14.8x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)?
- The forward PE ratio for WCC stock is 19.65.
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- CEO
- John J. Engel