Waste Management (XSWX:WM) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Waste Management Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Forward PE 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.
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XSWX:WM vs : Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Management Forward PE Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #73 out of 95 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Waste Management's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Waste Management's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #73 out of 95 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to ?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #73 out of 95 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Waste Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.87. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Waste Management companies is 15.87, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 03, 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF192.57 vs. price of CHF180.70 (6.2% below fair value)
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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