Waste Management (MIL:1WM) Interest Expense: €-778 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1WM Waste Management Inc MIL:1WM
66 GF Score
Price €195.30
GF Value €214.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Waste Management Interest Expense?

Waste Management MIL:1WM -1.96% 66 Interest Expense is €-778 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €214.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Waste Management's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -195 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-778 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Waste Management's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 944 Mil. Waste Management's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -195 Mil. Waste Management's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.85. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Waste Management  (MIL:1WM) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Waste Management's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-195 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €944 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19,246 Mil.

Waste Management's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*943.715/-194.625
=4.85

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Waste Management Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Interest Expense 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.

Waste Management Interest Expense Chart

Waste Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Waste Management Quarterly Data
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Waste Management Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-778 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-778 Mil mean?
Waste Management (MIL:1WM) has a Interest Expense of €-778 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors.
Is Waste Management's Interest Expense too high?
Waste Management's current Interest Expense is €-778 Mil. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Interest Expense compare to RSG and WCN?
Waste Management's Interest Expense of €-778 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 Interest Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Interest 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Interest Expense is €-778 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 (MIL:1WM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €214.91, compared to a current price of €195.30 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-778 Mil. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (MIL:1WM), the current Interest Expense is €-778 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 (MIL:1WM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €195.30 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €214.91. GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1WM:

  • Interest Expense: €-778 Mil
  • GF Value™: €214.91 vs. price of €195.30 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Waste Management Business Description

Address 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
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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