Waste ManagementWBO:WM +0.72%88 Buyback Yield % is 0.38 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates WBO:WM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €215.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 79 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 79.75% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Waste Management's Buyback Yield % 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.
WBO:WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Waste Management Buyback Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Waste Management (WBO:WM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.38 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Waste Management's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #16 out of 79 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Waste Management's Buyback Yield % too high?
Waste Management's current Buyback Yield % of 0.38 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 3.01. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #16 out of 79 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Buyback Yield % compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #16 out of 79 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Waste Management in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Waste Management's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.01 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Waste Management company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Buyback Yield % is 0.38, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 1.66. 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 (WBO:WM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €215.06, compared to a current price of €196.30 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.38, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WBO:WM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.38 as of Jul. 02, 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 (WBO:WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €196.30 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €215.06.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:WM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.38 (77% below median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: €215.06 vs. price of €196.30 (8.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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