WM - Waste Management, Inc Stock Analysis
Waste Management, Inc (WM) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Waste Management industry, part of the broader Industrials sector. The company has a market capitalization of 84.27B, generates annual revenue of 24.78B, and reports net income of 2.56B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 209.17 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company is highly leveraged, which may pose risks during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (1.57%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.94), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 82.88%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -6.94%, trading within a 52-week range of 194.11 - 242.58.
WM - Waste Management, Inc
209.17
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.94
WM – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 9
- Buy: 14
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 34
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 32.96 | EPS (ttm): | 6.35 | Insider Own: | 0.27% | Shs Outstand: | 402.86M | Perf Week: | 3.59% |
| Market Cap: | 84.27B | Forward P/E: | 25.10 | EPS next Y: | 8.33 | Insider Trans: | -5.11% | Shs Float: | 401.77M | Perf Month: | -1.93% |
| Income(ttm): | 2.56B | PEG: | 3.50 | EPS next Q: | 1.95 | Inst Own: | 82.88% | Short Float: | 1.06% | Perf Quarter: | -6.70% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 24.78B | P/S: | 3.40 | EPS this Y: | 3.81% | Inst Trans: | 1.71% | Short Ratio: | 2.42 | Perf Half Y: | -9.01% |
| Book/sh: | 23.63 | P/B: | 8.85 | EPS next Y: | 11.02% | ROA: | 6.38% | Short Interest: | 4.25M | Perf Year: | -6.94% |
| Cash/sh: | 0.58 | P/C: | 358.59 | EPS next 5Y: | 9.42% | ROE: | 29.31% | 52W Range: | 194.11 - 242.58 | Perf YTD: | 3.66% |
| Dividend Est.: | 3.29 (1.57%) | P/FCF: | 35.08 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 16.60% 11.75% | ROIC: | 8.01% | 52W High: | 242.58 -13.77% | Beta: | 0.59 |
| Dividend TTM: | 3.22 (1.54%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.80 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 7.16% 7.38% | Gross Margin: | 28.92% | 52W Low: | 194.11 7.76% | Perf 5Y: | 72.92% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Dec 05, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 0.84 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -3.11% | Oper. Margin: | 17.64% | RSI (14): | 52.85 | Volatility: | 1.86% 1.87% |
| Employees: | 61700 | Debt/Eq: | 2.45 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 15.88% | Profit Margin: | 10.35% | Recom: | 1.89 | Target Price: | 247.00 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 2.36 | EPS Q/Q: | -20.87% | Payout: | 44.07% | Rel Volume: | 1.96 | Prev Close: | 204.51 |
| Sales Surprise: | -0.76% | EPS Surprise: | -1.61% | Sales Q/Q: | 14.87% | Earnings: | Oct 27 AMC | Avg Volume: | 1.76M | Price: | 209.17 |
| SMA20: | 1.68% | SMA50: | -1.74% | SMA200: | -7.15% | Undervalued: 18.09% | Volume: | 3,445,718 | Change: | 2.28% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 155.89
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 99.33
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 295.37
Average value: 183.53
About Waste Management, Inc
Waste Management, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of waste management environmental services. It operates through the following segments: Collection and Disposal-East Tier (East Tier), Collection and Disposal-West Tier (West Tier), Recycling Processing and Sales, WM Renewable Energy, and VM Healthcare Solutions. The East Tier segment includes the Eastern United States, the Great Lakes Region, and Canada. The West Tier segment refers to the upper Midwest region and British Columbia, Canada. The Recycling Processing and Sales segment focuses on the processing and sales of materials collected from residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The WM Renewable Energy segment develops, operates, and promotes projects for landfill gas use. The VM Healthcare Solutions segment relates to its primarily business to business company providing services that protect people and brands, promote health and well-being and safeguard the environment. The company was founded on September 30, 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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