Waste Management, Inc.
WMIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Daily timeframeWaste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and. With a market capitalization of $86.10B, it sits in large-cap territory. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, recovery facility, or disposal site; owns and operates transfer stations; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities that produce renewable electricity and renewable natural gas.
Market Cap
$86.10B
Beta
0.49
P/E (TTM)
31.07
P/E (Fwd)
23.19
EPS (TTM)
$6.90
EPS (Fwd)
$9.25
ROE
29.9%
ROA
6.6%
Cash
$158.0M
Total Debt
$22.89B
Free CF
$2.14B
52W Change
-11.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, WM has $158.0M in cash with $22.89B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $2.14B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 29.9% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.6% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $19.70B (2022) to $25.20B (2025), reflecting a 28% increase over the period.
WM's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Waste Management, Inc. and its sector.