Waste Management Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio
Waste Management Inc (WM) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.38% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Read WM total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2009–2024)
This chart shows how Waste Management Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See WM book value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Waste Management Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see WM company net worth.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $175.00 Million | 0.38% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $175.00 Million | 0.38% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Waste Management Inc maintains only 0.38% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Waste Management Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Waste Management Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
GEM Co Ltd
SHE:002340 |
Waste Management | 0.46% |
|
Wave Cyber Shanghai Co Ltd
SHG:688718 |
Waste Management | 0.38% |
|
Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd
AU:CWY |
Waste Management | 0.72% |
|
Infragreen Group Ltd
AU:IFN |
Waste Management | 5.45% |
|
Neometals Ltd
AU:NMT |
Waste Management | 17.67% |
|
Livium Ltd
AU:LIT |
Waste Management | 3.03% |
|
ENTYR Ltd
AU:ETR |
Waste Management | 0.32% |
|
Close the Loop Ltd
AU:CLG |
Waste Management | 11.68% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Waste Management Inc (2009–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Waste Management Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 1.38% | $614.00 Million | $44.57 Billion | -0.02pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.40% | $458.00 Million | $32.82 Billion | +0.28pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.12% | $351.00 Million | $31.37 Billion | +0.71pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.41% | $118.00 Million | $29.10 Billion | -2.93pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.34% | $979.00 Million | $29.34 Billion | -9.50pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.84% | $3.56 Billion | $27.74 Billion | +12.57pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.27% | $61.00 Million | $22.65 Billion | +0.17pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.10% | $22.00 Million | $21.83 Billion | -0.05pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.15% | $32.00 Million | $20.86 Billion | -- |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $20.42 Billion | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $21.41 Billion | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.78% | $177.00 Million | $22.60 Billion | -- |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $23.10 Billion | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $22.57 Billion | -- |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $21.48 Billion | -- |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $21.15 Billion | -- |
About Waste Management Inc
Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and internationally. 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 sit… Read more