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Waste ManagementMIL:1WM 66 EV-to-EBIT is 27.07 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.52. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €213.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks worse than 75.9% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Waste Management's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €100,361 Mil.
Waste Management's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,812 Mil.
* 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 Management EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Waste Management EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Waste Management's current Enterprise Value is €103,182 Mil.
Waste Management's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,812 Mil.
* 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 Management (MIL:1WM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.07 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.52. Over the past decade, Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.96 to 32.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #126 out of 166 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Waste Management's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.07 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.96 to a high of 32.18. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.55. Waste Management's value of 27.07 is 74.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #126 out of 166 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's EV-to-EBIT compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #126 out of 166 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Waste Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.55. Waste Management's value of 27.07 is 74.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Management's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.96 to 32.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.52 vs. the industry median of 15.55, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Waste Management companies is 15.55, based on 166 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.07 is 74.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.07, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.52. 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 (MIL:1WM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €213.63, compared to a current price of €205.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.07, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.52 and 74.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 15.55. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (MIL:1WM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.07 as of Jul. 23, 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 (MIL:1WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €205.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €213.63.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1WM:
EV-to-EBIT: 27.07 (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.52)
GF Value™: €213.63 vs. price of €205.00 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% above the Waste Management median (#126 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WM 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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