WCN Waste Connections PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Waste Connections stock's PE ratio is 51.93. This results from the current EPS of $3.64 and stock price of $189.01. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
WCN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Waste Connections has averaged 52.86 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 51.93 is comparable to the historical average. Over the past ten years, WCN's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 131.5, when the stock price was $102.57 and the EPS was $0.78. The lowest value was in the Dec 2014 quarter, when it reached 23.46 with a price of $29.33 and an EPS of $1.25.
Waste Connections PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 211.39% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -56.27% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50.43 | 23.63% |
| 2022 | 40.79 | -29.06% |
| 2021 | 57.5 | -56.27% |
| 2020 | 131.5 | 211.39% |
| 2019 | 42.23 | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 35.87 | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 32.39 | -33.86% |
| 2016 | 48.97 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 23.46 | -15.31% |
WCN average PE ratio chart
Currently, WCN's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
WCN PE vs peers
WCN's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock CWST, but it is greater than WM's and RSG's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CLH Clean Harbors Inc | 32.39 | $13.48B |
| WM Waste Management Inc | 33.67 | $88.91B |
| RSG Republic Services Inc | 34.25 | $67.03B |
| WCN Waste Connections Inc | 51.93 | $48.78B |
| CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | 1,012.09 | $7.05B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waste Connections's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WCN stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 51.93.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Waste Connections (WCN)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for WCN stock is 48.35.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Waste Connections (WCN)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for WCN stock is 63.63.
What is the highest PE ratio for WCN?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 131.5.
How does the current PE ratio for WCN compare to its historical average?
WCN's price to earnings ratio is currently 1.8% below its 10-year historical average.
How is WCN's PE ratio calculated (Waste Connections PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Waste Connections's stock price is $189.01. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.64. Therefore, Waste Connections's P/E ratio for today is 51.93. PE RATIO(51.93) = STOCK PRICE($189.01) / TTM EPS($3.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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