Waste ManagementXSWX:WM 87 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.60. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 88.12% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Waste Management's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:WM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -128.2 Med: 1.15 Max: 4.9
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Waste Management's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.90%. The lowest was -128.20%. And the median was 1.15%.
XSWX:WM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.12% of 160
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: -3.2
vs XSWX:WM: 0.40
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Waste Management 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:WM vs : 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Waste Management 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 mean?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #19 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Waste Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Waste Management's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #19 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #19 out of 160 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Waste Management in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Waste Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. 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 Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF192.60, compared to a current price of CHF180.70 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. 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 Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 CHF192.60.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: CHF192.60 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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