WCN Waste Connections PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 25, 2025, the Waste Connections stock's PE ratio is 79.07. This results from the current EPS of $2.39 and stock price of $188.98. The P/E ratio has increased by 38% from the past four quarters average of 57.3.
WCN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Waste Connections has averaged 54.21 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 79.07 is 46% above 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 Mar 2015 quarter, when it reached 25.47 with a price of $32.09 and an EPS of $1.26.
Waste Connections PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 211.39% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -56.27% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.79 | 42.36% | $171.58 | $2.39 |
| 2023 | 50.43 | 23.63% | $149.27 | $2.96 |
| 2022 | 40.79 | -29.06% | $132.56 | $3.25 |
| 2021 | 57.5 | -56.27% | $136.27 | $2.37 |
| 2020 | 131.5 | 211.39% | $102.57 | $0.78 |
| 2019 | 42.23 | 17.73% | $90.79 | $2.15 |
| 2018 | 35.87 | 10.74% | $74.25 | $2.07 |
| 2017 | 32.39 | -33.86% | $70.94 | $2.19 |
| 2016 | 48.97 | N/A | $52.39 | $1.07 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $37.55 | -$0.52 |
| 2014 | 23.46 | -15.31% | $29.33 | $1.25 |
| 2013 | 27.7 | 6.99% | $29.09 | $1.05 |
| 2012 | 25.89 | 14.86% | $22.53 | $0.87 |
| 2011 | 22.54 | -4.21% | $22.09 | $0.98 |
| 2010 | 23.53 | -3.13% | $18.35 | $0.78 |
Waste Connections PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 71.79 | 46.12% | $171.58 | $2.39 |
| Sep 2024 | 49.13 | -6.42% | $178.82 | $3.64 |
| Jun 2024 | 52.5 | -6% | $175.36 | $3.34 |
| Mar 2024 | 55.85 | 10.75% | $172.01 | $3.08 |
| Dec 2023 | 50.43 | 21.28% | $149.27 | $2.96 |
| Sep 2023 | 41.58 | -5.16% | $134.3 | $3.23 |
| Jun 2023 | 43.84 | 4.66% | $142.93 | $3.26 |
| Mar 2023 | 41.89 | 2.7% | $139.07 | $3.32 |
| Dec 2022 | 40.79 | -5.51% | $132.56 | $3.25 |
| Sep 2022 | 43.17 | -7.72% | $135.13 | $3.13 |
| Jun 2022 | 46.78 | -17.63% | $123.96 | $2.65 |
| Mar 2022 | 56.79 | -1.23% | $139.7 | $2.46 |
| Dec 2021 | 57.5 | 1.82% | $136.27 | $2.37 |
| Sep 2021 | 56.47 | 13.01% | $125.93 | $2.23 |
| Jun 2021 | 49.97 | -60.67% | $119.43 | $2.39 |
WCN average PE ratio chart
Currently, WCN's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical 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 | 28.93 | $11.62B |
| WM Waste Management Inc | 33.63 | $92.49B |
| RSG Republic Services Inc | 35.88 | $72.84B |
| WCN Waste Connections Inc | 79.04 | $48.75B |
| CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | 484.3 | $7.06B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waste Connections's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WCN stock as of Feb 25, 2025, stands at 79.07.
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 49.55.
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 65.11.
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 46% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Waste Connections's PE ratio so high?
WCN's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 79.07 is considered high.
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 (Feb 25, 2025), Waste Connections's stock price is $188.98. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.39. Therefore, Waste Connections's P/E ratio for today is 79.07. PE RATIO(79.07) = STOCK PRICE($188.98) / TTM EPS($2.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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