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WM Gross Margin Analysis

40.8%

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross Margin, the share of revenue left after direct production costs, is 40.8% for WM.

Sector Performance

41th percentile

40.8%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

40.7%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Gross Margin, the share of revenue left after direct production costs, is 40.8% for WM.

This sits below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company at the 42th percentile among peers—meaning about 58% of sector companies have a higher margin. The trend is limited: year-over-year change is N/A, while quarter-over-quarter margin improved by 0.2% from 40.7% to 40.8%. The below-median level indicates a cost structure or pricing position weaker than typical peers, but the small quarterly uptick suggests modest short-term stabilization rather than deterioration. For investors, the combination of a low margin and a flat-to-slightly-positive trend implies limited immediate margin risk, though also no clear catalyst for above-average profitability gains. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the margin is neither a glaring weakness nor a strength, aligning with a balanced risk-and-opportunity outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about WM?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are WM's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.