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• For investors wondering whether Waste Management at around US$211.46 is starting to look attractive or still pricing in a lot of optimism, this article walks through what the current valuation actually implies.

• The stock has fallen 3.0% over the past week, 7.6% over the past month, 3.2% year to date, and 10.9% over the last year. Over longer periods, the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 33.6% and 61.8% respectively.

• Recent coverage has focused on how the share price pullback contrasts with the longer term track record. This has prompted questions about whether expectations have been reset…