WM
Waste Management·NYSE
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9.23 / 10
Outperform
WM's fundamental score of 9.2/10 reflects robust asset quality (Asset-MV: -0.5284, Group 2) and solid interest coverage (4.76x, Group 2). Profitability metrics are mixed: Net income-Revenue (0.2058, Group 3) earns a positive mark, while Gross profit margin (40.44%, Group 2) shows room for improvement. Liquidity is a concern with a Current ratio of 0.8888 (Group 1), yet the company's low cash-up (0.0658, Group 2) suggests minimal cash overhang. Historically, Asset-MV and Profit-MV have delivered positive monthly returns (8.59% and 4.50%, respectively), reinforcing the fundamental strength. Overall, WM's balance sheet and earnings power remain healthy, supporting an Outperform stance.
Analysis Checks(4/10)
Gross profit margin (%)
Value40.44
Score0/3
Weight-6.56%
1M Return-1.53%
Value40.44
Score0/3
Weight-6.56%
1M Return-1.53%
Net income-Revenue
Value0.21
Score2/3
Weight31.30%
1M Return4.96%
Value0.21
Score2/3
Weight31.30%
1M Return4.96%
PB-ROE
Value0.88
Score0/3
Weight-4.66%
1M Return-1.25%
Value0.88
Score0/3
Weight-4.66%
1M Return-1.25%
Interest coverage ratio (EBIT / Interest expense) (%)
Value4.76
Score3/3
Weight33.43%
1M Return6.60%
Value4.76
Score3/3
Weight33.43%
1M Return6.60%
Current assets / Total assets (%)
Value10.71
Score1/3
Weight0.32%
1M Return0.07%
Value10.71
Score1/3
Weight0.32%
1M Return0.07%
Profit-MV
Value0.65
Score3/3
Weight27.04%
1M Return4.50%
Value0.65
Score3/3
Weight27.04%
1M Return4.50%
Non-current assets / Total assets (%)
Value89.29
Score1/3
Weight0.49%
1M Return0.11%
Value89.29
Score1/3
Weight0.49%
1M Return0.11%
Cash-UP
Value0.07
Score0/3
Weight-25.00%
1M Return-7.84%
Value0.07
Score0/3
Weight-25.00%
1M Return-7.84%
Asset-MV
Value-0.53
Score3/3
Weight42.86%
1M Return8.59%
Value-0.53
Score3/3
Weight42.86%
1M Return8.59%
Current ratio
Value0.89
Score0/3
Weight0.78%
1M Return0.18%
Value0.89
Score0/3
Weight0.78%
1M Return0.18%
Gross profit margin (%)
Value40.44
Score0/3
Weight-6.56%
1M Return-1.53%
Value40.44
Score0/3
Weight-6.56%
1M Return-1.53%
Profit-MV
Value0.65
Score3/3
Weight27.04%
1M Return4.50%
Value0.65
Score3/3
Weight27.04%
1M Return4.50%
Net income-Revenue
Value0.21
Score2/3
Weight31.30%
1M Return4.96%
Value0.21
Score2/3
Weight31.30%
1M Return4.96%
Non-current assets / Total assets (%)
Value89.29
Score1/3
Weight0.49%
1M Return0.11%
Value89.29
Score1/3
Weight0.49%
1M Return0.11%
PB-ROE
Value0.88
Score0/3
Weight-4.66%
1M Return-1.25%
Value0.88
Score0/3
Weight-4.66%
1M Return-1.25%
Cash-UP
Value0.07
Score0/3
Weight-25.00%
1M Return-7.84%
Value0.07
Score0/3
Weight-25.00%
1M Return-7.84%
Interest coverage ratio (EBIT / Interest expense) (%)
Value4.76
Score3/3
Weight33.43%
1M Return6.60%
Value4.76
Score3/3
Weight33.43%
1M Return6.60%
Asset-MV
Value-0.53
Score3/3
Weight42.86%
1M Return8.59%
Value-0.53
Score3/3
Weight42.86%
1M Return8.59%
Current assets / Total assets (%)
Value10.71
Score1/3
Weight0.32%
1M Return0.07%
Value10.71
Score1/3
Weight0.32%
1M Return0.07%
Current ratio
Value0.89
Score0/3
Weight0.78%
1M Return0.18%
Value0.89
Score0/3
Weight0.78%
1M Return0.18%
Is WM fundamentally strong?
- WM scores 9.23/10 on fundamentals and holds a Discounted valuation at present. Backed by its 29.68% ROE, 10.75% net margin, 33.74 P/E ratio, 9.14 P/B ratio, and -1.75% earnings growth, these metrics solidify its Outperform investment rating.
