Waste ManagementMEX:WMI +7.05%83 FCF Margin % is 13.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 11.59. GuruFocus rates MEX:WMI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,337.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 77.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Management's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WMI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.93 Med: 11.59 Max: 13.57
Current: 12.94
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Waste Management was 13.57%. The lowest was 8.93%. And the median was 11.59%.
MEX:WMI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.41% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs MEX:WMI: 12.94
Waste Management FCF Margin % Related Terms
Waste Management FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's FCF Margin % 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 (MEX:WMI) has a FCF Margin % of 13.67% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 11.59. Over the past decade, Waste Management's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.93 to 13.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #54 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Waste Management's FCF Margin % too high?
Waste Management's current FCF Margin % of 13.67% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 11.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.93 to a high of 13.57. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Waste Management's value of 13.67% is 417.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #54 out of 239 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 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's FCF Margin % compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #54 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Waste Management in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Waste Management's value of 13.67% is 417.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Management's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.93 to 13.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.59 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Waste Management has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.64, based on 239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current FCF Margin % of 13.67% is 417.8% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current FCF Margin % is 13.67%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 11.59. 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 (MEX:WMI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,337.29, compared to a current price of MXN3,950.00 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 13.67%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 11.59 and 417.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.64. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (MEX:WMI), the current FCF Margin % is 13.67% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:WMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,950.00 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,337.29.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WMI:
FCF Margin %: 13.67% (18% above median its 10-year median of 11.59)
GF Value™: MXN4,337.29 vs. price of MXN3,950.00 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 417.8% above the Waste Management median (#54 of 239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WMI 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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