The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Waste Management's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,227 Mil. Waste Management's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,404 Mil.
Hence, Waste Management's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Waste Management Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Waste Management Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Receivables Turnover 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 (XSWX:WM) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.83 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #57 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Waste Management's Receivables Turnover too high?
Waste Management's current Receivables Turnover is 1.83. The Waste Management industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.57. Waste Management's value of 1.83 is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #57 out of 238 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Receivables Turnover compare to ?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #57 out of 238 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Waste Management in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.57. Waste Management's value of 1.83 is 59.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Waste Management company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Waste Management companies is 4.57, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current Receivables Turnover of 1.83 is 59.9% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current Receivables Turnover is 1.83. 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.83. 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 Receivables Turnover is 1.83 and 59.9% below the Waste Management industry median of 4.57. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.83 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:
Receivables Turnover: 1.83
GF Value™: CHF192.57 vs. price of CHF180.70 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Waste Management median (#57 of 238)
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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