Waste Management Inc (WM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Waste Management Inc stock (WM) is currently trading at $224.85. Waste Management Inc PE ratio is 33.57. Waste Management Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.60. Analyst consensus price target for WM is $254.04. WallStSmart rates WM as Hold.
- WM PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- WM PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- WM intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- WM stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- WM fair value vs current price
- WM insider transactions and insider buying
- Is WM undervalued or overvalued?
- Waste Management Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- WM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- WM analyst price target and Smart Rating
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WM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Waste Management Inc (WM)
WM appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 21% below its estimated fair value of $298.55.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Waste Management Inc (WM) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Waste Management Inc (WM) Key Strengths (5)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $30 in profit
83.80% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong operational efficiency: $20 kept per $100 revenue
Strong earnings growth at 23.60% per year
Waste Management Inc (WM) Areas to Watch (5)
Very expensive at 9.3x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Modest revenue growth at 7.10%
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.60x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Waste Management Inc (WM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 29.70%, Operating Margin at 20.00%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 23.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.35), Price/Sales (3.60), Price/Book (9.34) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 10.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 29.70% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.60x trades 112% above its historical average of 1.7x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 9% below its historical high of 3.94x set in Mar 2026, and 279% above its historical low of 0.95x in Mar 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Waste Management Inc (WM) · INDUSTRIALS › WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Big Picture
Waste Management Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 25.2B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 29.7% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 810M in free cash flow and 1.7B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Waste Management Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor WASTE MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Waste Management Inc.
Bottom Line
Waste Management Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Waste Management Inc(WM)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
USA
Waste Management, Inc. is an American waste management, comprehensive waste, and environmental services company in North America. Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered 800 Capitol in Houston, Texas.