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WM EV/EBITDA Analysis

14.2x

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current EV/EBITDA of 14.5x means the company’s total value, including debt, is 14.5 times its annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common gauge of how expensive a business is relative to its cash profits.

Sector Performance

54th percentile

WM

14.2x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

14.5x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 14.5x means the company’s total value, including debt, is 14.5 times its annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common gauge of how expensive a business is relative to its cash profits.

That sits slightly above the sector median of 13.6x, placing it at the 53rd percentile among peers, so the valuation is close to the middle of the pack. The metric is stable: it declined 1.4% year over year and rose 0.4% quarter over quarter, with the last eight quarters holding a flat pattern around the mid-14s. A roughly average multiple combined with a flat trend implies neither growing risk from overvaluation nor a clear discount opportunity. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly, as the EV/EBITDA level and stable history do not signal either an attractive entry point or a reason for caution.

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: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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.

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WM

14.2x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

How WM's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.

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