Waste ManagementXSWX:WM 87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 6.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.57. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Waste Management's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Waste Management was 141.60% per year. The lowest was -40.10% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Waste Management 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:WM vs : 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.50% mean?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 6.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #76 out of 204 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Waste Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Waste Management's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.50% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 6.30. The Waste Management industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.25. Waste Management's value of 11.50% is 119% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #76 out of 204 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #76 out of 204 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.25. Waste Management's value of 11.50% is 119% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.30 vs. the industry median of 5.25, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Waste Management company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Waste Management companies is 5.25, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.50% is 119% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.50%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 6.30. 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?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF192.57, compared to a current price of CHF180.70 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.50%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 6.30 and 119% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.25. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.50% as of Mar. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF180.70 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.57.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.50% (83% above median its 10-year median of 6.30)
GF Value™: CHF192.57 vs. price of CHF180.70 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119% above the Waste Management median (#76 of 204)
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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