Waste Management's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,533.00 Mil. Waste Management's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF10,354.00 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Waste Management's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,533.00 Mil. Waste Management's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,227.00 Mil. Therefore, Waste Management's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.68%.
Waste Management had a gross margin of 40.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Waste Management was 40.74%. The lowest was 37.59%. And the median was 38.16%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Waste Management had a gross margin of 40.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Waste Management Gross Profit Related Terms
Waste Management Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF10,354.00 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
What does a Gross Profit of CHF10,354.00 Mil mean?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a Gross Profit of CHF10,354.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors.
Is Waste Management's Gross Profit too high?
Waste Management's current Gross Profit is CHF10,354.00 Mil. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Gross Profit compare to ?
Waste Management's Gross Profit of CHF10,354.00 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 Gross Profit for a Waste Management company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Gross Profit is CHF10,354.00 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?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a current Gross Profit of CHF10,354.00 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF192.57, compared to a current price of CHF180.70 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF10,354.00 Mil. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current Gross Profit is CHF10,354.00 Mil 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 (XSWX:WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF180.70 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.57.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WM:
Gross Profit: CHF10,354.00 Mil
GF Value™: CHF192.57 vs. price of CHF180.70 (6.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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