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Waste Management's quarterly accounts payable & accrued expense
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($4,078 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($3,741 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($3,741 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($4,106 Mil).
Waste Management's annual accounts payable & accrued expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($3,314 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,226 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($4,226 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,078 Mil).
Waste Management Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Accounts payable & accrued expense usually includes accounts payable, accrued compensation and related benefits, etc.
Accounts payable is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.
It is part of the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) reflected on the balace sheet of the company. A higher Accounts Payable means lower Working Capital needed to operate the business.
What does a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $4,106 Mil mean?
Waste Management (WM) has a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $4,106 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors.
Is Waste Management's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense too high?
Waste Management's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $4,106 Mil. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense compare to RSG and WCN?
Waste Management's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $4,106 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense mean?
A high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $4,106 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waste Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management (WM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $247.60, compared to a current price of $216.44 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $4,106 Mil. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense calculated?
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WM), the current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $4,106 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Waste Management (WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $216.44 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $247.60.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WM:
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $4,106 Mil
GF Value™: $247.60 vs. price of $216.44 (12.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets for waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also has an energy business emanating from the beneficial use of landfill gas and is a leading recycler in North America.
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