Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Waste Management's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €200.6. Waste Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 402 Mil. Therefore, Waste Management's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €80,696 Mil.
Waste Management's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€75,521 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€75,253 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€75,253 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€80,696 Mil).
Waste Management's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€64,233 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€78,564 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€78,564 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€75,253 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Waste Management's Enterprise Value for Today is €98,927 Mil.
Waste Management (MIL:1WM) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Waste Management Market Cap Related Terms
Waste Management Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Waste Management's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MIL:1WM) has a Market Cap of €78,903 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #1 out of 254 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Waste Management's Market Cap too high?
Waste Management's current Market Cap is €78,903 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #1 out of 254 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 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Market Cap compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #1 out of 254 companies for Market Cap. This places Waste Management in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 84.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Waste Management company?
The median Market Cap among Waste Management companies is 84.20, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Market Cap is 84.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current Market Cap is €78,903 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 €217.08, compared to a current price of €197.45 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €78,903 Mil. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (MIL:1WM), the current Market Cap is €78,903 Mil as of Jun. 26, 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 €197.45 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €217.08.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1WM:
Market Cap: €78,903 Mil
GF Value™: €217.08 vs. price of €197.45 (9% below fair value)
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.
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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