WMNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

15.7x

Updated 30h ago

Sector Performance

60th percentile

15.7x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.4x

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Deep Analysis

WM's current EV/EBITDA of 15.7x means that for every dollar of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), the market values the entire company at $15.70.

This is above the sector median of 13.7x, placing WM in the 60th percentile among its peers—indicating a higher-than-average valuation relative to the sector. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a 3.0% quarter-over-quarter rise (year-over-year change is not available). The combination of an elevated valuation and a rising trend suggests that investors are pricing in continued performance improvements, which carries the risk of a correction if expectations are not met. On the other hand, the upward momentum could reflect genuine business momentum, creating both risk and opportunity. This mixed implication directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strongly contradicts nor strongly confirms a bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about WM?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are WM's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.