Waste Management (WBO:WM) Total Operating Expense: €4,885 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:WM Waste Management Inc WBO:WM
88 GF Score
Price €196.05
GF Value €215.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Waste Management Total Operating Expense?

Waste Management WBO:WM -1.53% 88 Total Operating Expense is €4,885 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:WM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €215.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Waste Management's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,247 Mil. Waste Management's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,885 Mil.

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Waste Management Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Waste Management Annual Data
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Waste Management Quarterly Data
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Waste Management Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 €4,885 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €4,885 Mil mean?
Waste Management (WBO:WM) has a Total Operating Expense of €4,885 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors.
Is Waste Management's Total Operating Expense too high?
Waste Management's current Total Operating Expense is €4,885 Mil. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Total Operating Expense compare to RSG and WCN?
Waste Management's Total Operating Expense of €4,885 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 Total Operating Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Total Operating Expense is €4,885 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 (WBO:WM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €215.26, compared to a current price of €196.05 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €4,885 Mil. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WBO:WM), the current Total Operating Expense is €4,885 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 (WBO:WM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €196.05 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €215.26. GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:WM:

  • Total Operating Expense: €4,885 Mil
  • GF Value™: €215.26 vs. price of €196.05 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:WM 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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