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Waste Management's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,114 Mil.
Waste Management's quarterly Current Accrued Expense
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($2,211 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,938 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($1,938 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($2,114 Mil).
Waste Management's annual Current Accrued Expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,605 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,180 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,180 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,211 Mil).
Waste Management Current Accrued Expense Related Terms
Waste Management Current Accrued Expense Historical Data
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Waste Management Current Accrued Expense Calculation
Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.
What does a Current Accrued Expense of $2,114 Mil mean?
Waste Management (WM) has a Current Accrued Expense of $2,114 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors.
Is Waste Management's Current Accrued Expense too high?
Waste Management's current Current Accrued Expense is $2,114 Mil. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Current Accrued Expense compare to RSG and WCN?
Waste Management's Current Accrued Expense of $2,114 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 Current Accrued Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Current 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 Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Current Accrued Expense is $2,114 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.67, compared to a current price of $226.43 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $2,114 Mil. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WM), the current Current Accrued Expense is $2,114 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $226.43 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.67.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WM:
Current Accrued Expense: $2,114 Mil
GF Value™: $159.67 vs. price of $226.43 (41.8% above 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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