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Waste ManagementWM +0.10%84 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.74% as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates WM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 54.62% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-03), Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.74%.
The industry rank for Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
WM's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 54.62% of 249
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: -5.81
vs WM: -2.74
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Waste Management 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 (WM) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -2.74% as of Aug. 03, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #113 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Waste Management's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.74%. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #113 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #113 out of 249 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Waste Management company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.74%. 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 (WM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.67, compared to a current price of $226.55 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.74%. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WM), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.74% as of Aug. 03, 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 (WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $226.55 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.67.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WM:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -2.74%
GF Value™: $159.67 vs. price of $226.55 (41.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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