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Waste ManagementWM +0.15%82 Days Sales Outstanding is 46.87 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 45.62. GuruFocus rates WM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $148.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 74.04% on this metric.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Waste Management Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Waste Management Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (WM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 46.87 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.62. Over the past decade, Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.57 to 48.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #61 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Waste Management's current Days Sales Outstanding of 46.87 is near median its 10-year median of 45.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.57 to a high of 48.84. The Waste Management industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.96. Waste Management's value of 46.87 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #61 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Days Sales Outstanding compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #61 out of 235 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.96. Waste Management's value of 46.87 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Waste Management's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.57 to 48.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.62 vs. the industry median of 74.96, Waste Management has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Waste Management company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Waste Management companies is 74.96, based on 235 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current Days Sales Outstanding of 46.87 is 37.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.62. 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 $148.89, compared to a current price of $224.55 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.62 and 37.5% below the Waste Management industry median of 74.96. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.87 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 $224.55 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $148.89.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 46.87 (near median its 10-year median of 45.62)
GF Value™: $148.89 vs. price of $224.55 (50.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Waste Management median (#61 of 235)
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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