Waste Management, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 69.34B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 87.75B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Waste Management, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. has 399.97M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.29. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.37, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 8.65.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.59 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 4.23 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 24.09 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Waste Management, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.02, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 87.75B versus a market cap of 69.34B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.91, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 235.30, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.22 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 29.83, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.72 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.19, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.72, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 341,029.15 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 60,800.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 66.56 indicates how many times Waste Management, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. recorded 622.84M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.27, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 2.93B, leaving 2.30B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 2, 2026, Waste Management, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 6.98% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. generated 20.73B in revenue and converted that into 2.30B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.71. EBITDA reached 6.01B, while operating income came in at 3.84B.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. holds 449.96M in cash and equivalents against 18.87B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 18.42B. Total book value stands at 8.02B, with working capital of -445.11M providing operational flexibility.

Waste Management, Inc. produced 5.26B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. posted a gross margin of 40.88, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 18.51 and net profit margin of 11.12 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. paid dividends of 2.87 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 50.05 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.52, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.90, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Waste Management, Inc. shareholders.

As of June 30, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.70, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.