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Waste ManagementWM +0.15%82 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates WM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $149.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 58.92% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Waste Management's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -17.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.10% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Waste Management was 199.60% per year. The lowest was -69.70% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Waste Management 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Waste Management 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 10.30% mean?
Waste Management (WM) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 10.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #76 out of 185 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Waste Management's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Waste Management's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 10.30% is near median its 10-year median of 9.80. The Waste Management industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.00. Waste Management's value of 10.30% is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #76 out of 185 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #76 out of 185 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.00. Waste Management's value of 10.30% is 71.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 6.00, 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Waste Management company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Waste Management companies is 6.00, based on 185 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 10.30% is 71.7% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.80. 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 (WM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $149.75, compared to a current price of $224.55 — trading 49.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 71.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 6.00. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WM), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 10.30% 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 (WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $224.55 is trading 49.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $149.75.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WM:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 10.30% (near median its 10-year median of 9.80)
GF Value™: $149.75 vs. price of $224.55 (49.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% above the Waste Management median (#76 of 185)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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