Waste Management Inc (WM) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Waste Management Inc (WM) has total liabilities worth $36.52 Billion USD as of June 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore how much of Waste Management Inc's assets are long-term investments to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Waste Management Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1987–2025)
This chart illustrates how Waste Management Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see WM asset base.
Waste Management Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Waste Management Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Brookfield Corporation
TO:BN
|
Canada | CA$352.13 Billion |
|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
F:ICK
|
Germany | €51.42 Trillion |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
NYSE:MRSH
|
USA | $43.40 Billion |
|
Monster Beverage Corp
NASDAQ:MNST
|
USA | $2.02 Billion |
|
Westpac Banking Corporation
AU:WBC
|
Australia | AU$1.10 Trillion |
|
Emerson Electric Company
NYSE:EMR
|
USA | $21.81 Billion |
|
Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd
SHG:601318
|
China | CN¥12.28 Trillion |
|
National Australia Bank Ltd
AU:NAB
|
Australia | AU$1.05 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1987–2025)
This chart breaks down Waste Management Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See net asset quality index of Waste Management Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 3.68 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.79 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Waste Management Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Waste Management Inc (1987–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Waste Management Inc from 1987 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $35.84 Billion | -1.29% |
| 2024-12-31 | $36.31 Billion | +40.06% |
| 2023-12-31 | $25.93 Billion | +5.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | $24.50 Billion | +11.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | $21.97 Billion | +0.37% |
| 2020-12-31 | $21.89 Billion | +5.89% |
| 2019-12-31 | $20.67 Billion | +26.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | $16.37 Billion | +3.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | $15.79 Billion | +1.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | $15.54 Billion | +3.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | $15.05 Billion | -3.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | $15.52 Billion | -6.49% |
| 2013-12-31 | $16.60 Billion | +1.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | $16.42 Billion | +1.50% |
| 2011-12-31 | $16.18 Billion | +8.69% |
| 2010-12-31 | $14.88 Billion | +2.21% |
| 2009-12-31 | $14.56 Billion | +3.71% |
| 2008-12-31 | $14.04 Billion | -0.22% |
| 2007-12-31 | $14.07 Billion | -0.21% |
| 2006-12-31 | $14.10 Billion | -4.28% |
| 2005-12-31 | $14.73 Billion | +0.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | $14.65 Billion | -1.29% |
| 2003-12-31 | $14.84 Billion | +3.77% |
| 2002-12-31 | $14.30 Billion | +1.55% |
| 2001-12-31 | $14.09 Billion | +2.44% |
| 2000-12-31 | $13.75 Billion | -24.75% |
| 1999-12-31 | $18.27 Billion | +0.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | $18.23 Billion | +356.47% |
| 1997-12-31 | $3.99 Billion | +138.41% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | +231.59% |
| 1995-12-31 | $505.20 Million | +134.76% |
| 1994-12-31 | $215.20 Million | +80.84% |
| 1993-12-31 | $119.00 Million | +77.08% |
| 1992-12-31 | $67.20 Million | +132.53% |
| 1991-12-31 | $28.90 Million | +588.10% |
| 1990-12-31 | $4.20 Million | +200.00% |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.40 Million | -12.50% |
| 1988-12-31 | $1.60 Million | +6.67% |
| 1987-12-31 | $1.50 Million | -- |
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