Waste ManagementWBO:WM +1.27%90 PEG Ratio is 2.31 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates WBO:WM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €216.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 88 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks worse than 59.09% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Management's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:WM'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 3.29 Max: 284
Current: 2.25
During the past 13 years, Waste Management's highest PEG Ratio was 284.00. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 3.29.
WBO:WM's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 59.09% of 88
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.005
vs WBO:WM: 2.25
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Waste Management (WBO:WM) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Waste Management PEG Ratio Related Terms
Waste Management PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's PEG 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Waste Management (WBO:WM) has a PEG Ratio of 2.31 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, Waste Management's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 284.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #52 out of 88 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Waste Management's PEG Ratio too high?
Waste Management's current PEG Ratio of 2.31 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 284.00. The Waste Management industry median PEG Ratio is 2.01. Waste Management's value of 2.31 is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #52 out of 88 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's PEG Ratio compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #52 out of 88 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Waste Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.01. Waste Management's value of 2.31 is 15.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Management's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 284.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 2.01, 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 PEG Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Waste Management companies is 2.01, based on 88 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current PEG Ratio of 2.31 is 15.2% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current PEG Ratio is 2.31, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 3.29. 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 (WBO:WM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €216.52, compared to a current price of €199.10 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.31, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 15.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.01. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WBO:WM), the current PEG Ratio is 2.31 as of Jun. 28, 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 (WBO:WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €199.10 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €216.52.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:WM:
PEG Ratio: 2.31 (30% below median its 10-year median of 3.29)
GF Value™: €216.52 vs. price of €199.10 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Waste Management median (#52 of 88)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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