Waste ManagementMIL:1WM -1.96%66 PS Ratio is 3.62 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €214.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks worse than 70.59% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Waste Management's share price is €195.30.
Waste Management's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €54.00. Hence, Waste Management's PS Ratio for today is 3.62.
Good Sign:
Waste Management Inc stock PS Ratio (=3.55) is close to 2-year low of 3.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Management's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1WM'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07 Med: 3.34 Max: 4.31
Current: 3.55
During the past 13 years, Waste Management's highest PS Ratio was 4.31. The lowest was 2.07. And the median was 3.34.
MIL:1WM's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 70.59% of 238
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs MIL:1WM: 3.55
Waste Management Inc has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Waste Management was 10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Waste Management's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 128.70% per year. The lowest was -35.20% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Waste Management (MIL:1WM) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Waste Management PS Ratio Related Terms
Waste Management PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Waste Management's Share Price of today is €195.30. Waste Management's Revenue per Share 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 €54.00.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Waste Management (MIL:1WM) has a PS Ratio of 3.62 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.34. Over the past decade, Waste Management's PS Ratio has ranged from 2.07 to 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #168 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Waste Management's PS Ratio too high?
Waste Management's current PS Ratio of 3.62 is near median its 10-year median of 3.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 4.31. The Waste Management industry median PS Ratio is 1.76. Waste Management's value of 3.62 is 105.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #168 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #168 out of 238 companies for PS Ratio. This places Waste Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.76. Waste Management's value of 3.62 is 105.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Management's own PS Ratio has ranged from 2.07 to 4.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 1.76, 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 PS Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.76, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current PS Ratio of 3.62 is 105.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current PS Ratio is 3.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.34. 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 €214.91, compared to a current price of €195.30 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 3.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 105.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.76. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (MIL:1WM), the current PS Ratio is 3.62 as of Jul. 01, 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 €195.30 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €214.91.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1WM:
PS Ratio: 3.62 (near median its 10-year median of 3.34)
GF Value™: €214.91 vs. price of €195.30 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.7% above the Waste Management median (#168 of 238)
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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