WM
Waste Management
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PEG Ratio
Waste Management is trading with a PEG ratio of 7.51, based on Jun 22, 2026 data. Dividing the 30.78 PE ratio by the 4.1% earnings growth rate yields this valuation metric.
WM PEG ratio history
Historically, Waste Management shows a PEG ratio averaging 2.91 across the past ten years. At 7.51, today's PE to growth ratio sits 158% above its historical average. The ten years high occurred in the Dec 2018 quarter at 18.02, reflecting maximum valuation relative to growth. The minimum was hit in the Jun 2018 quarter at 0.23, indicating optimal value relative to growth during that period.
Waste Management PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | 32.69 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 1.46 | 29.5 | 20.2% |
| 2023 | 6.3 | 31.48 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1.13 | 28.94 | 25.5% |
| 2021 | 1.76 | 38.63 | 22% |
| 2020 | N/A | 33.31 | -9.9% |
| 2019 | N/A | 29 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 18.02 | 19.82 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.29 | 19.44 | 66.9% |
| 2016 | 0.44 | 26.66 | 60.2% |
| 2015 | N/A | 32.15 | -40.7% |
| 2014 | 0.01 | 18.33 | 1,233.3% |
| 2013 | N/A | 213.67 | -88.1% |
| 2012 | N/A | 19.17 | -14.1% |
| 2011 | 4.56 | 15.96 | 3.5% |
Waste Management PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 8.09 | 33.16 | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | N/A | 32.69 | -1.8% |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | 34.67 | -3.2% |
| Jun 2025 | 4.98 | 33.85 | 6.8% |
| Mar 2025 | 4.19 | 34.76 | 8.3% |
| Dec 2024 | 1.46 | 29.5 | 20.2% |
| Sep 2024 | 2.02 | 31.55 | 15.6% |
| Jun 2024 | 2.59 | 33.7 | 13% |
| Mar 2024 | 2.94 | 34.66 | 11.8% |
| Dec 2023 | 6.3 | 31.48 | 5% |
| Sep 2023 | 5.36 | 26.79 | 5% |
| Jun 2023 | 3.56 | 30.97 | 8.7% |
| Mar 2023 | 1.44 | 29.67 | 20.6% |
| Dec 2022 | 1.13 | 28.94 | 25.5% |
| Sep 2022 | 0.97 | 29.56 | 30.6% |
WM average PEG ratio chart
When comparing to historical values, WM's PEG ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PEG comparison
Waste Management's PEG of 7.51 is above the Industrials sector average.
WM EPS growth
WM Price vs fair value
WM PEG vs peers
Compared to its peers, WM's PEG ratio is under CLH's but above RSG's.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RSG Republic Services Inc | 5.87 | $64.31B |
| WM Waste Management Inc | 7.69 | $87.75B |
| CLH Clean Harbors Inc | 16.95 | $15.31B |
| CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | N/A | $5.45B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $205.6M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waste Management's PEG ratio?
According to Jun 22, 2026 data, WM's PEG ratio sits at 7.51.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Waste Management (WM)?
Over the last 3 years, WM's PEG ratio has settled near 4.15.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Waste Management (WM)?
Over the last 5 years, WM's PEG ratio has settled near 3.01.
What is the highest PEG ratio for WM?
WM's PEG ratio peaked at 18.02 during the Dec 2018 quarter - the highest in ten years.
How does the current PEG ratio for WM compare to its historical average?
Compared to the 10-year average, WM's PEG ratio is 158% higher.
Why is Waste Management's PEG ratio so high?
The elevated PEG ratio of 7.51 indicates that WM may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential.
How is WM's PEG ratio calculated (Waste Management PEG ratio formula)?
The PEG ratio comes from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jun 22, 2026, Waste Management has a P/E ratio of 30.78. Earnings grew at 4.1% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 7.51. PEG RATIO(7.51) = PE RATIO(30.78) / EPS GROWTH(4.1%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.