Waste Management (XSWX:WM) Total Payout Ratio: 0.62 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSWX:WM Waste Management Inc XSWX:WM
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Price CHF180.70
GF Value CHF192.57
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What is Waste Management Total Payout Ratio?

Waste Management XSWX:WM 87 Total Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.57. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Waste Management's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.62.

Waste Management Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Waste Management Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio 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.
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Waste Management Total Payout Ratio Chart

Waste Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 1.15 1.07 0.54 0.49

Waste Management Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:WM vs : Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Waste Management Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -1334) / 2709
=0.49

Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-344 + 0 + -385) / 723
=1.01

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.62 mean?
Waste Management (XSWX:WM) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors.
Is Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Waste Management's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.62. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to ?
Waste Management's Total Payout Ratio of 0.62 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 Payout Ratio for a Waste Management company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. Waste Management's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.62. 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 Total Payout Ratio of 0.62. 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 Total Payout Ratio is 0.62. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (XSWX:WM), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Jul. 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 (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:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.62
  • GF Value™: CHF192.57 vs. price of CHF180.70 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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.

Waste Management Business Description

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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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