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Waste ManagementXSWX:WM 60 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF121.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 76.79% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Waste Management's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Waste Management was 94.40% per year. The lowest was -24.20% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Waste Management 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Waste Management 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Waste Management 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.90% mean?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #52 out of 224 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Waste Management's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Waste Management's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.90% is 140% above median its 10-year median of 5.80. The Waste Management industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Waste Management's value of 13.90% is 223.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #52 out of 224 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #52 out of 224 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Waste Management in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Waste Management's value of 13.90% is 223.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Waste Management has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Waste Management company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Waste Management companies is 4.30, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.90% is 223.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.90%, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waste Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management (XSWX:WM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF121.36, compared to a current price of CHF183.88 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.90%, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 223.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 4.30. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Waste Management (XSWX:WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF183.88 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF121.36.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 13.90% (140% above median its 10-year median of 5.80)
GF Value™: CHF121.36 vs. price of CHF183.88 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.3% above the Waste Management median (#52 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:WM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets for waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also has an energy business emanating from the beneficial use of landfill gas and is a leading recycler in North America.
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