WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WM • US94106L1098

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This WM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WM was profitable.
  • In the past year WM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WM has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WM had a positive operating cash flow.
WM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.91%, WM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.11%, WM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WM's Return On Invested Capital of 9.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WM outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
  • WM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.91%
ROE 27.11%
ROIC 9.05%
ROA(3y)6.36%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)31.25%
ROE(5y)30.39%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
WM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of WM (10.74%) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
  • WM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WM has a Operating Margin of 18.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WM outperforms 90.12% of its industry peers.
  • WM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WM has a better Gross Margin (40.44%) than 65.43% of its industry peers.
  • WM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.28%
PM (TTM) 10.74%
GM 40.44%
OM growth 3Y1.65%
OM growth 5Y2.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.84%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
WM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. WM Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WM is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WM has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for WM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WM Yearly Shares OutstandingWM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that WM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WM has a better Altman-Z score (2.97) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • WM has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WM would need 8.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.13) than 61.73% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.22 is on the high side and indicates that WM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • WM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.22) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.22
Debt/FCF 8.13
Altman-Z 2.97
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.57%
WM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WM has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that WM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WM's Current ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WM is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • WM has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that WM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, WM is doing worse than 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.85
WM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. WM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.73%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, WM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.73%
EPS 3Y10.29%
EPS 5Y13.23%
EPS Q2Q%13.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y10.99%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
WM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. WM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WM.
  • WM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WM is cheaper than 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.63, WM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WM is cheaper than 61.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. WM is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.11
Fwd PE 27.63
WM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • WM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.42
EV/EBITDA 15.66
WM Per share dataWM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of WM may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%

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5. WM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, WM pays a better dividend. On top of this WM pays more dividend than 86.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.67%!
  • WM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.67%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years26
WM Yearly Dividends per shareWM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 49.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • WM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP49.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
WM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WM Dividend Payout.WM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC

NYSE:WM (4/7/2026, 9:10:42 PM)

After market: 233.16 -0.15 (-0.06%)

233.31

-0.49 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners83.92%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.55%
Market Cap94.10B
Revenue(TTM)25.20B
Net Income(TTM)2.71B
Analysts80.51
Price Target256.98 (10.15%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.68%
Yearly Dividend3.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.67%
DP49.26%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.76%
Max EPS beat(4)0.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.88%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.39%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.83%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.55%
PT rev (1m)0.36%
PT rev (3m)2.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.11
Fwd PE 27.63
P/S 3.73
P/FCF 33.42
P/OCF 15.57
P/B 9.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.66
EPS(TTM)7.5
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)8.45
Fwd EY3.62%
FCF(TTM)6.98
FCFY2.99%
OCF(TTM)14.98
OCFY6.42%
SpS62.49
BVpS24.77
TBVpS-18.98
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)2.35
Graham Number64.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.91%
ROE 27.11%
ROCE 11.43%
ROIC 9.05%
ROICexc 9.1%
ROICexgc 16.25%
OM 18.28%
PM (TTM) 10.74%
GM 40.44%
FCFM 11.17%
ROA(3y)6.36%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)31.25%
ROE(5y)30.39%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
ROICexc(3y)9.51%
ROICexc(5y)9.63%
ROICexgc(3y)16.39%
ROICexgc(5y)16.26%
ROCE(3y)11.88%
ROCE(5y)12.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.93%
OM growth 3Y1.65%
OM growth 5Y2.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.84%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.22
Debt/FCF 8.13
Debt/EBITDA 2.97
Cap/Depr 112.71%
Cap/Sales 12.8%
Interest Coverage 4.97
Cash Conversion 80.9%
Profit Quality 103.99%
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 2.97
F-Score7
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)131.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.07%
Profit Quality(3y)87.26%
Profit Quality(5y)96.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.73%
EPS 3Y10.29%
EPS 5Y13.23%
EPS Q2Q%13.53%
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y10.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y10.36%
EBIT growth 5Y12.92%
EBIT Next Year76.23%
EBIT Next 3Y25.99%
EBIT Next 5Y17.2%
FCF growth 1Y30.43%
FCF growth 3Y13.05%
FCF growth 5Y9.72%
OCF growth 1Y12.12%
OCF growth 3Y10.03%
OCF growth 5Y12.17%

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / WM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WM.


What is the valuation status for WM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WM stock?

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) is 31.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.42.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WM stock?

The dividend rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.26%.