Waste ConnectionsWCN.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Waste Connections (WCN.N) trades at a P/E of 39.90x, P/B of 5.30x, P/S of 4.33x, and a dividend yield of 0.62%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 18th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 19th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 81st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 39th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 24th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 16th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 88th percentile within its industry and the 79th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.81%, ranking at the 48th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 62.6 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 0.62% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~1.19% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Waste Connections operates in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: WCN · WCN
Want the full picture on whether Waste Connections (WCN.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 39.90 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 5.30 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 4.33 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.81% |