Waste Management Inc (NYSE:WM) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Waste Management Inc (WM)
Waste Management Inc (NYSE:WM) has a market capitalization of $87.17 Billion ($87.17 Billion) as of September 16, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #306 globally and #159 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.64% 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 $218.09 by its total outstanding shares 399715184 (399.72 Million). Also see Waste Management Inc (WM) total assets for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.
Waste Management Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Waste Management Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $18.04 Billion to $87.17 Billion (15.78% CAGR). Also see Waste Management Inc (WM) cash flow conversion for how efficiently the company converts equity into cash flow.
Index Memberships
Waste Management Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
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S&P 500 Index
GSPC
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$63.09 Trillion | 0.19% | #127 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. Check WM live share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
3.48x
Waste Management Inc's market cap is 3.48 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
32.43x
Waste Management Inc's market cap is 32.43 times its annual earnings
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24.60 Billion | $13.61 Billion | $1.18 Billion | 1.81x | 20.81x |
| 2017 | $30.62 Billion | $14.48 Billion | $1.95 Billion | 2.11x | 15.71x |
| 2018 | $32.25 Billion | $14.91 Billion | $1.93 Billion | 2.16x | 16.75x |
| 2019 | $42.07 Billion | $15.46 Billion | $1.67 Billion | 2.72x | 25.19x |
| 2020 | $44.37 Billion | $15.22 Billion | $1.50 Billion | 2.92x | 29.66x |
| 2021 | $63.81 Billion | $17.93 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 3.56x | 35.14x |
| 2022 | $60.94 Billion | $19.70 Billion | $2.24 Billion | 3.09x | 27.23x |
| 2023 | $70.81 Billion | $20.43 Billion | $2.30 Billion | 3.47x | 30.74x |
| 2024 | $80.66 Billion | $22.06 Billion | $2.75 Billion | 3.66x | 29.37x |
| 2025 | $87.82 Billion | $25.20 Billion | $2.71 Billion | 3.48x | 32.43x |
Competitor Companies of WM by Market Capitalization
Companies near Waste Management Inc in the global market cap rankings as of September 16, 2026. Review tangible net worth ratio of Waste Management Inc to assess the quality of the company's equity after excluding intangible assets.
Key companies related to Waste Management Inc by market ranking:
- Republic Services Inc (NYSE:RSG): Ranked #437 globally with a market cap of $65.70 Billion USD.
- Waste Connections Inc (TO:WCN): Ranked #661 globally with a market cap of $41.44 Billion USD ( CA$57.28 Billion CAD).
- Veolia Environnement VE SA (PA:VIE): Ranked #1068 globally with a market cap of $25.36 Billion USD ( €21.69 Billion EUR).
- Veolia Environnement S.A (F:VVDH): Ranked #1076 globally with a market cap of $25.04 Billion USD ( €21.42 Billion EUR).
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #437 | Republic Services Inc | NYSE:RSG | $65.70 Billion | $225.85 |
| #661 | Waste Connections Inc | TO:WCN | $41.44 Billion | CA$224.07 |
| #1068 | Veolia Environnement VE SA | PA:VIE | $25.36 Billion | €31.35 |
| #1076 | Veolia Environnement S.A | F:VVDH | $25.04 Billion | €15.50 |
Waste Management Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Waste Management Inc's market cap moved from $18.04 Billion to $ 87.17 Billion, with a yearly change of 15.78%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87.17 Billion | -0.74% |
| 2025 | $87.82 Billion | +8.88% |
| 2024 | $80.66 Billion | +13.90% |
| 2023 | $70.81 Billion | +16.20% |
| 2022 | $60.94 Billion | -4.49% |
| 2021 | $63.81 Billion | +43.82% |
| 2020 | $44.37 Billion | +5.46% |
| 2019 | $42.07 Billion | +30.45% |
| 2018 | $32.25 Billion | +5.32% |
| 2017 | $30.62 Billion | +24.46% |
| 2016 | $24.60 Billion | +36.39% |
| 2015 | $18.04 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Sep 15th, 2026 the market cap of Waste Management Inc was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $87.17 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $87.17 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $87.17 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $87.17 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $87.17 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.
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