Waste Management · NYSE
Current Price
$220.41
Intrinsic Value
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Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Yield
3.14%
ROE (TTM)
28.9%
Based on trailing twelve-month data, WM has earnings per share of N/A and trades at a PE ratio of N/A. These are key inputs for stock valuation using the PE ratio method.
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of WM reflects how much investors pay per dollar of Waste Management, Inc.'s earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Waste Management peers and the company's own historical range.
Whether WM is overvalued depends on comparing its PE ratio to Waste Management peers, historical averages, and growth expectations. A PE above the sector average may indicate overvaluation, but high-growth companies often command premium multiples. Consider pairing PE analysis with a DCF model for a more complete picture.
To value Waste Management, Inc. using PE: (1) Compare the current PE against the Waste Management median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
The PEG ratio divides the PE ratio by the expected earnings growth rate, providing a growth-adjusted valuation metric. A PEG below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation relative to growth, while above 2.0 may suggest overvaluation. PEG is most reliable for companies with stable, predictable earnings growth.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how WM is priced versus Waste Management peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For WM, with a strong ROE of 28.9%, both methods are worth using — PE for a market-relative check, DCF to stress-test whether fundamentals justify the price. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
