Waste Management Inc (WM) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Waste Management Inc (WM) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 63.3% as of June 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($3.64 Billion) from net assets ($9.93 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. Also explore WM year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
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Waste Management Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1987–2025)
This chart shows how Waste Management Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 39 annual periods from 1987 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 63.3%, reflecting net assets of $9.93 Billion with intangible assets of $3.64 Billion USD. For live market cap and overall valuation, see how much is Waste Management Inc worth.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Waste Management Inc (1987–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Waste Management Inc from 1987 to 2025, covering 39 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. Explore Waste Management Inc capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62.3% | $9.99 Billion | $3.77 Billion | $45.84 Billion | ▲ +13.0 pp |
| 2024 | 49.3% | $8.25 Billion | $4.19 Billion | $44.57 Billion | ▼ -39.7 pp |
| 2023 | 89.0% | $6.90 Billion | $759.00 Million | $32.82 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2022 | 88.0% | $6.86 Billion | $827.00 Million | $31.37 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2021 | 87.4% | $7.13 Billion | $898.00 Million | $29.10 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2020 | 86.3% | $7.45 Billion | $1.02 Billion | $29.34 Billion | ▼ -6.4 pp |
| 2019 | 92.6% | $7.07 Billion | $521.00 Million | $27.74 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2018 | 90.9% | $6.28 Billion | $572.00 Million | $22.65 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 90.9% | $6.04 Billion | $547.00 Million | $21.83 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2016 | 88.9% | $5.32 Billion | $591.00 Million | $20.86 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2015 | 91.1% | $5.37 Billion | $477.00 Million | $20.42 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2014 | 92.5% | $5.89 Billion | $440.00 Million | $21.41 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2013 | 91.2% | $6.00 Billion | $529.00 Million | $22.60 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2012 | 94.1% | $6.67 Billion | $397.00 Million | $23.10 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2011 | 92.8% | $6.39 Billion | $457.00 Million | $22.57 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2010 | 95.5% | $6.59 Billion | $295.00 Million | $21.48 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2009 | 96.4% | $6.59 Billion | $238.00 Million | $21.15 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2008 | 97.4% | $6.18 Billion | $158.00 Million | $20.23 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2007 | 98.0% | $6.10 Billion | $124.00 Million | $20.18 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2006 | 98.1% | $6.50 Billion | $121.00 Million | $20.60 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2005 | 97.7% | $6.40 Billion | $150.00 Million | $21.14 Billion | ▲ +84.9 pp |
| 2004 | 12.8% | $6.25 Billion | $5.45 Billion | $20.91 Billion | ▼ -84.5 pp |
| 2003 | 97.3% | $5.81 Billion | $156.00 Million | $20.66 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2002 | 98.0% | $5.33 Billion | $105.00 Million | $19.63 Billion | ▲ +92.8 pp |
| 2001 | 5.3% | $5.41 Billion | $5.12 Billion | $19.49 Billion | ▲ +13.1 pp |
| 2000 | -7.8% | $4.82 Billion | $5.19 Billion | $18.57 Billion | ▲ +13.6 pp |
| 1999 | -21.5% | $4.41 Billion | $5.36 Billion | $22.68 Billion | ▲ +17.9 pp |
| 1998 | -39.4% | $4.48 Billion | $6.25 Billion | $22.72 Billion | ▼ -76.8 pp |
| 1997 | 37.4% | $2.63 Billion | $1.65 Billion | $6.62 Billion | ▼ -17.8 pp |
| 1996 | 55.2% | $1.16 Billion | $517.40 Million | $2.83 Billion | ▼ -15.3 pp |
| 1995 | 70.5% | $402.80 Million | $118.80 Million | $908.00 Million | ▲ +51.7 pp |
| 1994 | 18.8% | $108.00 Million | $87.70 Million | $323.20 Million | ▼ -25.5 pp |
| 1993 | 44.3% | $46.70 Million | $26.00 Million | $165.70 Million | ▼ -11.0 pp |
| 1992 | 55.4% | $42.80 Million | $19.10 Million | $110.00 Million | ▼ -5.9 pp |
| 1991 | 61.2% | $30.70 Million | $11.90 Million | $59.60 Million | ▼ -25.6 pp |
| 1990 | 86.9% | $9.90 Million | $1.30 Million | $14.10 Million | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 1989 | 96.2% | $5.30 Million | $200.00K | $6.70 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1988 | 96.2% | $5.20 Million | $200.00K | $6.80 Million | ▲ +29.5 pp |
| 1987 | 66.7% | $600.00K | $200.00K | $2.10 Million | — |