Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Waste Management Inc (WM) - $220.84 as of 1/12/2026 6:39:24 PM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
64 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for WM
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for WM
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for WM
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for WM
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for WM (64 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | WM |
| Company Name | Waste Management Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Waste Management, Inc. (Ticker: WM) is a premier provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services in North America, with headquarters in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1968, the company delivers a wide array of services encompassing waste collection, recycling, and disposal, with a strong commitment to sustainability and resource recovery. By prioritizing environmentally responsible practices and facilitating the transition to a circular economy, Waste Management enhances urban sustainability while driving operational efficiencies. Its strategic initiatives position Waste Management as an essential partner in environmental stewardship and community engagement, making it a pivotal player in the growing green economy. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 220.84 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 149.75 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 6:39:24 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,992,350 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,762,275 |
| 52-Week High | 239.91 |
| 52-Week Low | 193.36 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 14.21% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 34.84 |
| Industry PE | 52.80 |
| Sector PE | 48.79 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 30.84 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 513.58 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 254.30 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 102.12 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.84 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.43 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 23.63 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 9.22 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.75 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.41 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.59 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.86 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 52.49 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 15 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 4 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 402,867,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 88,969,148,280 |
| Institutional Ownership | 83.83% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/5/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.8250 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.8250 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.30 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.30 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 8.56% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.45% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.31% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 51.97% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -20.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 19.18% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 6.34 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 5.57 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 7.23 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 2,564,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 2,746,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 2,304,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 14.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 7.38% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 18.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 175,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 414,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 458,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -22,307,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -22,127,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 22,541,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 15,895,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 22,482,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.27 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.30 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 8,252,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 6,903,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 9,519,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 2,402,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 5.96 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 2,159,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,824,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.33 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
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Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 1.51 |
| MACD Signal | 2.07 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 203.32 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 215.19 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 227.06 |
| Beta | 0.59 |
| RSI | 46.23 |
| 50-Day SMA | 221.88 |
| 150-Day SMA | 195.56 |
| 200-Day SMA | 184.50 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/10/2026 10:55:06 AM EST |