What Is WM Fair Value?
Waste Management (WM) fair value estimate using multiple valuation models, updated daily.
As of August 29, 2026, Waste Management (WM) has a composite fair value estimate of $157.60 based on four valuation models: DCF (35% weight), Graham Number (25% weight), PEG (25% weight), and DDM (15% weight). The current market price is $219.66, suggesting the stock is overvalued by 28.3%.
Data as of August 29, 2026 (today)
Composite Fair Value
Overvalued4 of 4 models$157.60
vs. current price of $219.66(-28.3%)
How Is WM Fair Value Calculated?
Four independent models estimate what WM is worth. Each uses different inputs and assumptions. The composite blends them by weight.
WM Intrinsic Value
Forward-looking models based on future cash flows
DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)
35% weightEstimates how much cash the company will generate over the next 10 years, then calculates what all that future cash is worth in today's dollars. Includes a 15% safety cushion. Try the standalone DCF calculator →
$208.88
-4.9%Fair Value
Inputs used
DDM (Dividend Discount Model)
15% weightIf a company pays you dividends, this model asks: how much are all those future dividend payments worth today? Only works for stocks that pay dividends. Try the intrinsic value calculator →
$225.69
+2.7%Fair Value
Inputs used
WM Fair Value
Current fundamentals: earnings, assets, and growth rate
Graham Number (Value Investing)
25% weightCreated by legendary investor Benjamin Graham. It looks at two things: how much the company earns (EPS) and what its assets are worth (Book Value), then calculates the maximum price a careful investor should pay. Try the fair value calculator →
$67.36
-69.3%Overvalued
Inputs used
PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth)
25% weightChecks if you're paying a fair price for the company's growth. A fast-growing company deserves a higher price than a slow one. This model finds the right price based on how fast earnings are growing.
$83.59
-61.9%Overvalued
Inputs used
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Your DCF Fair Value
Current price $219.66 is 4.9% above this estimate
View 10-year cash flow projections
| Year | Projected FCF (Free Cash Flow) | Present Value |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2.59B | $2.44B |
| Year 2 | $2.86B | $2.53B |
| Year 3 | $3.15B | $2.62B |
| Year 4 | $3.47B | $2.72B |
| Year 5 | $3.83B | $2.83B |
| Year 6 | $4.23B | $2.93B |
| Year 7 | $4.66B | $3.04B |
| Year 8 | $5.14B | $3.16B |
| Year 9 | $5.67B | $3.28B |
| Year 10 | $6.25B | $3.40B |
| Terminal Value | $169.37B | $92.09B |
What Are WM's Key Financial Metrics?
Earnings & Growth
Current Price
$219.66
EPS (TTM)
$7.08
Forward P/E
24.1
Profit Margin
11.1%
Cash & Balance Sheet
Free Cash Flow
2.3B
EBITDA
7.8B
Book Value
$24.82
Total Debt
23.4B
What Do Analysts Say About WM?
Low
$220.00
Average
$259.92
High
$277.00
Upside
+18.3%
WM Fair Value FAQ
What is the fair value of WM?
Based on our composite model (DCF 35%, Graham 25%, PEG 25%, DDM 15%), WM's estimated fair value is $157.60. The stock is currently trading at $219.66, which makes it overvalued by our analysis.
How is WM's fair value calculated?
We use four valuation methods: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Graham Number, PEG-based Fair Value, and Dividend Discount Model (for dividend-paying stocks). The composite score weights DCF at 35%, Graham and PEG at 25% each, and DDM at 15%. When a model can't be applied, its weight is redistributed proportionally.
Is WM overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our analysis, WM is overvalued. The current price of $219.66 is 28.3% above our estimated fair value of $157.60.
What do Wall Street analysts say about WM?
25 analysts cover Waste Management with a consensus rating of "Buy." The average price target is $259.92, ranging from $220.00 to $277.00. This implies 18.3% upside from the current price.