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Waste ConnectionsWCN +0.67%90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.94. GuruFocus rates WCN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $198.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, Waste Connections ranks worse than 90% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Connections's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WCN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.57 Med: 5.94 Max: 7.11
Current: 5.37
During the past years, Waste Connections's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.11. The lowest was 4.57. And the median was 5.94.
WCN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90% of 160
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs WCN: 5.37
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Waste Connections's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.414. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $31.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Waste Connections Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Waste Connections Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Waste Connections Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
WCN vs RSG, CLH, GFL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Connections Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Waste Connections Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Waste Connections's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 mean?
Waste Connections (WCN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.94. Over the past decade, Waste Connections' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.57 to 7.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #144 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Waste Connections' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Waste Connections' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 7.11. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Waste Connections' value of 5.37 is 242% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #144 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RSG and CLH?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #144 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Waste Connections in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Waste Connections' value of 5.37 is 242% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Connections' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.57 to 7.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.94 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Waste Connections 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.57, based on 160 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Connections's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 is 242% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Connections's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waste Connections stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Connections (WCN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $198.86, compared to a current price of $167.38 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.94 and 242% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.57. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (WCN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37 as of Aug. 02, 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 Connections (WCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Connections stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $167.38 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $198.86.
GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WCN:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.37 (10% below median its 10-year median of 5.94)
GF Value™: $198.86 vs. price of $167.38 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 242% above the Waste Management median (#144 of 160)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas. With 113 landfills and 222 transfer stations as of 2024, it is the third-largest waste management company by revenue. Revenue is split among six operating segments: Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada, and Midsouth.
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