WM Waste Management PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at May 19, 2025, the WM stock has a PE ratio of 34.83. This is based on the current EPS of $6.66 and the stock price of $231.95 per share. An increase of 8% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 32.4 of the last 4 quarters.
WM PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Waste Management over the last ten years is 28.0. The current 34.83 PE ratio is 24% 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.
Waste Management PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 1,014.61% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -91.42% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.5 | -6.29% | $201.79 | $6.84 |
| 2023 | 31.48 | 8.78% | $179.1 | $5.69 |
| 2022 | 28.94 | -25.08% | $156.88 | $5.42 |
| 2021 | 38.63 | 15.97% | $166.9 | $4.32 |
| 2020 | 33.31 | 14.86% | $117.93 | $3.54 |
| 2019 | 29 | 46.32% | $113.96 | $3.93 |
| 2018 | 19.82 | 1.95% | $88.99 | $4.49 |
| 2017 | 19.44 | -27.08% | $86.3 | $4.44 |
| 2016 | 26.66 | -17.08% | $70.91 | $2.66 |
| 2015 | 32.15 | 75.4% | $53.37 | $1.66 |
| 2014 | 18.33 | -91.42% | $51.32 | $2.8 |
| 2013 | 213.67 | 1,014.61% | $44.87 | $0.21 |
| 2012 | 19.17 | 20.11% | $33.74 | $1.76 |
| 2011 | 15.96 | -14.29% | $32.71 | $2.05 |
| 2010 | 18.62 | 11.23% | $36.87 | $1.98 |
Waste Management PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 34.76 | 17.83% | $231.51 | $6.66 |
| Dec 2024 | 29.5 | -6.5% | $201.79 | $6.84 |
| Sep 2024 | 31.55 | -6.38% | $207.6 | $6.58 |
| Jun 2024 | 33.7 | -2.77% | $213.34 | $6.33 |
| Mar 2024 | 34.66 | 10.1% | $213.15 | $6.15 |
| Dec 2023 | 31.48 | 17.51% | $179.1 | $5.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 26.79 | -13.5% | $152.44 | $5.69 |
| Jun 2023 | 30.97 | 4.38% | $173.42 | $5.6 |
| Mar 2023 | 29.67 | 2.52% | $163.17 | $5.5 |
| Dec 2022 | 28.94 | -2.1% | $156.88 | $5.42 |
| Sep 2022 | 29.56 | -0.47% | $160.21 | $5.42 |
| Jun 2022 | 29.7 | -14.56% | $152.98 | $5.15 |
| Mar 2022 | 34.76 | -10.02% | $158.5 | $4.56 |
| Dec 2021 | 38.63 | 7.34% | $166.9 | $4.32 |
| Sep 2021 | 35.99 | -2.65% | $149.36 | $4.15 |
WM Price vs fair value
WM average PE ratio chart
WM's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
WM PE vs 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 | 32.17 | $12.51B |
| WM Waste Management Inc | 35.12 | $94.12B |
| RSG Republic Services Inc | 37.96 | $78.77B |
| CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | 527.95 | $7.37B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $189.06M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waste Management's PE ratio?
WM's price to earnings ratio is 34.83 as of May 19, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Waste Management (WM)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WM stock is 30.94.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Waste Management (WM)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for WM stock is 32.28.
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 24% 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 (May 19, 2025), Waste Management's stock price is $231.95. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $6.66. Therefore, Waste Management's P/E ratio for today is 34.83. PE RATIO(34.83) = STOCK PRICE($231.95) / TTM EPS($6.66)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.