As of Apr 1, 2025, the Waste Connections stock's PE ratio is 82.22. This results from the current EPS of $2.39 and stock price of $196.51. The P/E ratio has increased by 43% from the past four quarters average of 57.3.
The PE ratio of Waste Connections has averaged 55.03 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 82.22 is 49% 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 Jun 2015 quarter, when it reached 25.54 with a price of $31.41 and an EPS of $1.23.
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 |
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 |
Currently, WCN's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
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 | 26.92 | $10.82B |
WM Waste Management Inc | 34.18 | $94.01B |
RSG Republic Services Inc | 37.5 | $76.11B |
WCN Waste Connections Inc | 82.22 | $50.72B |
CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | 489.91 | $7.14B |
The price to earnings ratio for WCN stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 82.22.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for WCN stock is 48.89.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for WCN stock is 66.69.
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 131.5.
WCN's price to earnings ratio is currently 49% above its 10-year historical average.
WCN's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 82.22 is considered high.
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Waste Connections's stock price is $196.51. 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 82.22. PE RATIO(82.22) = STOCK PRICE($196.51) / TTM EPS($2.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.