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Waste ManagementXSWX:WM 60 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 69 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 52.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Management's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:WM'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.6 Med: 8 Max: 344.8
Current: 8.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Waste Management was 344.80% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
XSWX:WM's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 52.17% of 69
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 8.1
vs XSWX:WM: 8.30
During the past 12 months, Waste Management's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% 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 dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Waste Management was 0.56. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.47.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Waste Management was 2.61%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 1.65%.
* 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.
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XSWX:WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend 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 Dividend Growth Rate vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound 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 dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.30% mean?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #33 out of 69 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Waste Management's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Waste Management's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.30% is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. The Waste Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10. Waste Management's value of 8.30% is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #33 out of 69 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Growth Rate compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #33 out of 69 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10. Waste Management's value of 8.30% is 2.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 8.10, 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 Dividend Growth Rate for a Waste Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Waste Management companies is 8.10, based on 69 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend 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 Dividend Growth Rate of 8.30% is 2.5% 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 Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Dividend Growth Rate is 8.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 2.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 8.10. 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 Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.30% 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 Dividend Growth Rate: 8.30% (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: CHF121.36 vs. price of CHF183.88 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% above the Waste Management median (#33 of 69)
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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