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WM Waste Management PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Dec 6, 2024, the WM stock has a PE ratio of 33.77. This is based on the current EPS of $6.58 and the stock price of $222.19 per share. An increase of 2.8% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 32.8 of the last 4 quarters.

WM PE ratio history

How has WM's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Waste Management over the last ten years is 27.52. The current 33.77 PE ratio is 23% above the historical average. In the past ten years, WM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2021 quarter at 38.63, with a price of $166.9 and an EPS of $4.32. The Jun 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 16.2, with a price of $81.34 and an EPS of $5.02.

Average
27.52
Median
27.83
Minimum
16.2
Maximum
38.63

Waste Management PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 75.4% in 2015

Maximum annual decrease: -91.42% in 2014

Year PE ratio Change
2023 31.48 8.78%
2022 28.94 -25.08%
2021 38.63 15.97%
2020 33.31 14.86%
2019 29 46.32%
2018 19.82 1.95%
2017 19.44 -27.08%
2016 26.66 -17.08%
2015 32.15 75.4%
2014 18.33 -91.42%

WM average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WM for the past years

WM's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
31.7
5-year avg
31.69
10-year avg
27.52
15-year avg
34.87

WM PE vs peers

What is WM's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers RSG and CWST, WM's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than CLH's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CLH Clean Harbors Inc 32.12 $13.37B
WM Waste Management Inc 33.77 $89.18B
RSG Republic Services Inc 34.67 $67.85B
CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc 1,011 $7.04B
PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc N/A $197.06M

Frequently asked questions

What is Waste Management's PE ratio?

WM's price to earnings ratio is 33.77 as of Dec 6, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Waste Management (WM)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for WM stock is 31.7.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Waste Management (WM)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for WM stock is 31.69.

What is the highest PE ratio for WM?

In the last ten years, the Dec 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 38.63.

How does the current PE ratio for WM compare to its historical average?

WM's current price to earnings ratio is 23% above its 10-year historical average.

How is WM's PE ratio calculated (Waste Management 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 (Dec 6, 2024), Waste Management's stock price is $222.19. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.58. Therefore, Waste Management's P/E ratio for today is 33.77. PE RATIO(33.77) = STOCK PRICE($222.19) / TTM EPS($6.58)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.