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WM Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

29.9%

Updated 24h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its shareholders' equity — essentially, how much profit it earns for every dollar of owner capital.

Sector Performance

81th percentile

29.9%

Sector Median

13.9%

Sector Avg

32.1%

Prior Period

27.1%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its shareholders' equity — essentially, how much profit it earns for every dollar of owner capital.

WM’s current ROE of 29.9% sits well above the sector median of 13.9%, placing it in the 81st percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, meaning no trend data is available to assess whether this level is improving or declining. A high ROE relative to peers suggests strong profitability and capital efficiency, but the absence of trend data limits the ability to judge momentum or sustainability. Given that the metric is strong but lacks trend context, it neither clearly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it aligns with a neutral stance by showing a positive level without directional evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about WM?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are WM's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: WDC (85.9%), LVS (90.5%), IT (94.9%), KLAC (95.0%), ITW (96.8%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.