Waste Management Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio
Waste Management Inc (WM) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.44% as of December 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. See WM net working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2009–2025)
This chart shows how Waste Management Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Waste Management Inc.
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. Explore long-term investment intensity of Waste Management Inc to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $201.00 Million | 0.44% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $201.00 Million | 0.44% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Waste Management Inc maintains only 0.44% 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Wuhan Tianyuan Environmental Protection Co.LTD
SHE:301127 |
Waste Management | 0.59% |
|
Beijing China Sciences Runyu Environmental Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301175 |
Waste Management | 0.77% |
|
Wangneng Environment Co Ltd
SHE:002034 |
Waste Management | 0.07% |
|
Mo-Bruk SA
WAR:MBR |
Waste Management | 0.51% |
|
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 | 23.26% |
|
Close the Loop Ltd
AU:CLG |
Waste Management | 11.68% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Waste Management Inc (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Waste Management Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.44% | $201.00 Million | $45.84 Billion | -0.94pp |
| 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