Waste Management Inc

NYSE:WM USA Waste Management
Market Cap
$95.46 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#228 Global
#181 in USA
Share Price
$236.96
Change (1 day)
-0.66%
52-Week Range
$196.77 - $246.51
All Time High
$246.51
About

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

Market Cap & Net Worth: Waste Management Inc (WM)

Waste Management Inc (NYSE:WM) has a market capitalization of $95.46 Billion ($95.46 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #228 globally and #181 in its home market, demonstrating a -3.69% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Waste Management Inc's stock price $236.96 by its total outstanding shares 402867051 (402.87 Million).

Waste Management Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Waste Management Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $18.18 Billion to $95.46 Billion (17.53% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Waste Management Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$53.10 Trillion 0.19% #114 of 503

Weight: Waste Management Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Waste Management Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Waste Management Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

3.68x

Waste Management Inc's market cap is 3.68 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
0.46x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

29.60x

Waste Management Inc's market cap is 29.60 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
0.61x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2015 $18.18 Billion $12.96 Billion $753.00 Million 1.40x 24.14x
2016 $24.80 Billion $13.61 Billion $1.18 Billion 1.82x 20.98x
2017 $30.86 Billion $14.48 Billion $1.95 Billion 2.13x 15.83x
2018 $32.50 Billion $14.91 Billion $1.93 Billion 2.18x 16.89x
2019 $42.40 Billion $15.46 Billion $1.67 Billion 2.74x 25.39x
2020 $44.72 Billion $15.22 Billion $1.50 Billion 2.94x 29.89x
2021 $64.31 Billion $17.93 Billion $1.82 Billion 3.59x 35.42x
2022 $61.42 Billion $19.70 Billion $2.24 Billion 3.12x 27.45x
2023 $71.37 Billion $20.43 Billion $2.30 Billion 3.49x 30.98x
2024 $81.29 Billion $22.06 Billion $2.75 Billion 3.68x 29.60x

Competitor Companies of WM by Market Capitalization

Companies near Waste Management Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Waste Management Inc by market ranking:

  • Republic Services Inc (NYSE:RSG): Ranked #309 globally with a market cap of $69.05 Billion USD.
  • Waste Connections Inc (NYSE:WCN): Ranked #510 globally with a market cap of $41.83 Billion USD.
  • Veolia Environnement S.A (PINK:VEOEF): Ranked #914 globally with a market cap of $21.41 Billion USD.
  • Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH): Ranked #1257 globally with a market cap of $14.59 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#309 Republic Services Inc NYSE:RSG $69.05 Billion $224.13
#510 Waste Connections Inc NYSE:WCN $41.83 Billion $167.24
#914 Veolia Environnement S.A PINK:VEOEF $21.41 Billion $33.32
#1257 Clean Harbors Inc NYSE:CLH $14.59 Billion $289.37

Waste Management Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Waste Management Inc's market cap moved from $18.18 Billion to $ 95.46 Billion, with a yearly change of 17.53%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $95.46 Billion +7.85%
2025 $88.51 Billion +8.88%
2024 $81.29 Billion +13.90%
2023 $71.37 Billion +16.20%
2022 $61.42 Billion -4.49%
2021 $64.31 Billion +43.82%
2020 $44.72 Billion +5.46%
2019 $42.40 Billion +30.45%
2018 $32.50 Billion +5.32%
2017 $30.86 Billion +24.46%
2016 $24.80 Billion +36.39%
2015 $18.18 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Waste Management Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $95.46 Billion USD
MoneyControl $95.46 Billion USD
MarketWatch $95.46 Billion USD
marketcap.company $95.46 Billion USD
Reuters $95.46 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.