Waste Connections Inc

NYSE:WCN USA Waste Management
Market Cap
$42.70 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#509 Global
#408 in USA
Share Price
$167.04
Change (1 day)
-0.12%
52-Week Range
$157.58 - $199.95
All Time High
$199.95
About

Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) customers; landfill disposal services; and recycling services for various recyclable materials, including compost, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic cont… Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: Waste Connections Inc (WCN)

Waste Connections Inc (NYSE:WCN) has a market capitalization of $42.70 Billion ($42.70 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #509 globally and #408 in its home market, demonstrating a -2.73% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Waste Connections Inc's stock price $167.04 by its total outstanding shares 255632932 (255.63 Million).

Waste Connections Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Waste Connections Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $7.71 Billion to $42.70 Billion (16.39% CAGR).

Waste Connections Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Waste Connections Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

4.72x

Waste Connections Inc's market cap is 4.72 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
0.80x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

41.49x

Waste Connections Inc's market cap is 41.49 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
5.90x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $12.62 Billion $3.38 Billion $246.54 Million 3.74x 51.19x
2017 $17.22 Billion $4.63 Billion $576.82 Million 3.72x 29.86x
2018 $18.17 Billion $4.92 Billion $546.87 Million 3.69x 33.22x
2019 $22.38 Billion $5.39 Billion $566.84 Million 4.15x 39.48x
2020 $25.48 Billion $5.45 Billion $204.68 Million 4.68x 124.49x
2021 $34.09 Billion $6.15 Billion $618.05 Million 5.54x 55.16x
2022 $33.40 Billion $7.21 Billion $835.66 Million 4.63x 39.97x
2023 $37.90 Billion $8.02 Billion $762.80 Million 4.72x 49.69x
2024 $43.86 Billion $8.92 Billion $617.57 Million 4.92x 71.02x
2025 $44.83 Billion $9.50 Billion $1.08 Billion 4.72x 41.49x

Competitor Companies of WCN by Market Capitalization

Companies near Waste Connections Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Waste Connections Inc by market ranking:

  • Waste Management Inc (NYSE:WM): Ranked #229 globally with a market cap of $89.00 Billion USD.
  • Republic Services Inc (NYSE:RSG): Ranked #308 globally with a market cap of $69.20 Billion USD.
  • Veolia Environnement S.A (PINK:VEOEF): Ranked #918 globally with a market cap of $21.41 Billion USD.
  • Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH): Ranked #1260 globally with a market cap of $14.65 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#229 Waste Management Inc NYSE:WM $89.00 Billion $236.05
#308 Republic Services Inc NYSE:RSG $69.20 Billion $224.77
#918 Veolia Environnement S.A PINK:VEOEF $21.41 Billion $33.32
#1260 Clean Harbors Inc NYSE:CLH $14.65 Billion $290.55

Waste Connections Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Waste Connections Inc's market cap moved from $7.71 Billion to $ 42.70 Billion, with a yearly change of 16.39%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $42.70 Billion -4.74%
2025 $44.83 Billion +2.20%
2024 $43.86 Billion +15.72%
2023 $37.90 Billion +13.47%
2022 $33.40 Billion -2.02%
2021 $34.09 Billion +33.80%
2020 $25.48 Billion +13.86%
2019 $22.38 Billion +23.19%
2018 $18.17 Billion +5.47%
2017 $17.22 Billion +36.47%
2016 $12.62 Billion +63.77%
2015 $7.71 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Waste Connections Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $42.70 Billion USD
MoneyControl $42.70 Billion USD
MarketWatch $42.70 Billion USD
marketcap.company $42.70 Billion USD
Reuters $42.70 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.