Waste Management Inc (WM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Waste Management Inc (WM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.174x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.73 Billion) by net assets ($9.93 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see market cap of Waste Management Inc for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Waste Management Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Waste Management Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Waste Management Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Waste Management Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore Waste Management Inc earnings quality ratio to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Comcast Corp
NASDAQ:CMCSA
|
0.078x |
|
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
NYSE:PNC
|
0.030x |
|
Zurich Insurance Group AG
SW:ZURN
|
0.498x |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
F:NVAW
|
0.028x |
|
Elevance Health Inc
NYSE:ELV
|
0.098x |
|
National Grid PLC ADR
NYSE:NGG
|
0.088x |
|
Suncor Energy Inc
TO:SU
|
0.117x |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
NYSE:MRSH
|
0.141x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Waste Management Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Waste Management Inc from 1989 to 2025. View Waste Management Inc stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $9.99 Billion | $6.04 Billion | 0.605x | -7.38% |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.25 Billion | $5.39 Billion | 0.653x | -4.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | $6.90 Billion | $4.72 Billion | 0.684x | +3.55% |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.86 Billion | $4.54 Billion | 0.661x | +8.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | $7.13 Billion | $4.34 Billion | 0.609x | +33.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.45 Billion | $3.40 Billion | 0.457x | -16.68% |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.07 Billion | $3.87 Billion | 0.548x | -3.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.28 Billion | $3.57 Billion | 0.569x | +8.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.04 Billion | $3.18 Billion | 0.526x | -6.76% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.32 Billion | $3.00 Billion | 0.564x | +21.28% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.37 Billion | $2.50 Billion | 0.465x | +17.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.89 Billion | $2.33 Billion | 0.396x | -3.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | $6.00 Billion | $2.46 Billion | 0.409x | +18.97% |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.67 Billion | $2.29 Billion | 0.344x | -11.02% |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.39 Billion | $2.47 Billion | 0.386x | +11.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.59 Billion | $2.27 Billion | 0.345x | -3.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.59 Billion | $2.36 Billion | 0.358x | -13.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | $6.18 Billion | $2.58 Billion | 0.416x | +4.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.10 Billion | $2.44 Billion | 0.400x | +2.24% |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.50 Billion | $2.54 Billion | 0.391x | +4.68% |
| 2005-12-31 | $6.40 Billion | $2.39 Billion | 0.373x | +5.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.25 Billion | $2.22 Billion | 0.355x | +7.06% |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.81 Billion | $1.93 Billion | 0.331x | -18.02% |
| 2002-12-31 | $5.33 Billion | $2.15 Billion | 0.404x | -7.24% |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.41 Billion | $2.35 Billion | 0.436x | -1.25% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.82 Billion | $2.12 Billion | 0.441x | +15.17% |
| 1999-12-31 | $4.41 Billion | $1.69 Billion | 0.383x | +14.39% |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.48 Billion | $1.50 Billion | 0.335x | +94.46% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.63 Billion | $452.80 Million | 0.172x | -3.03% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $205.20 Million | 0.178x | +301.53% |
| 1995-12-31 | $402.80 Million | $-35.50 Million | -0.088x | -150.36% |
| 1994-12-31 | $108.00 Million | $18.90 Million | 0.175x | -32.46% |
| 1993-12-31 | $46.70 Million | $12.10 Million | 0.259x | -16.62% |
| 1992-12-31 | $42.80 Million | $13.30 Million | 0.311x | +536.00% |
| 1991-12-31 | $30.70 Million | $1.50 Million | 0.049x | -46.25% |
| 1990-12-31 | $9.90 Million | $900.00K | 0.091x | +20.45% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.30 Million | $400.00K | 0.075x | -- |
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