Waste ManagementFRA:UWS -0.53%87 OCF Margin % is 24.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 23.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:UWS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €215.10 (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 OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UWS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.95 Med: 23.52 Max: 25.07
Current: 24.93
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Waste Management was 25.07%. The lowest was 21.95%. And the median was 23.52%.
FRA:UWS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.41% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 12.12
vs FRA:UWS: 24.93
Waste Management OCF Margin % Related Terms
Waste Management OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's OCF 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 (FRA:UWS) has a OCF Margin % of 24.10% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.52. Over the past decade, Waste Management's OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.95 to 25.07. 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 OCF Margin % too high?
Waste Management's current OCF Margin % of 24.10% is near median its 10-year median of 23.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.95 to a high of 25.07. The Waste Management industry median OCF Margin % is 12.12. Waste Management's value of 24.10% is 98.8% 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 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's OCF Margin % compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #54 out of 239 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Waste Management in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 12.12. Waste Management's value of 24.10% is 98.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Management's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.95 to 25.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.52 vs. the industry median of 12.12, 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 OCF Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median OCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 12.12, based on 239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current OCF Margin % of 24.10% is 98.8% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median OCF Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current OCF Margin % is 24.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.52. 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 (FRA:UWS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €215.10, compared to a current price of €195.65 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 24.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.52 and 98.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 12.12. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (FRA:UWS), the current OCF Margin % is 24.10% 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 (FRA:UWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €195.65 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €215.10.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UWS:
OCF Margin %: 24.10% (near median its 10-year median of 23.52)
GF Value™: €215.10 vs. price of €195.65 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.8% above the Waste Management median (#54 of 239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UWS 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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