Waste Management Profit Margin

Waste Management's profit margin stands at 10.99% as of March 2026. That compares with 11.67% in the prior-year period — down 5.8% year over year. That is below the Utilities sector average of 12.95%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Waste Management reported 10.99% in profit margin versus 11.67% a year earlier — a 5.8% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Waste Management sits lower the Utilities benchmark (12.95%) with a profit margin of 10.99%. That is roughly 15.1% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 10.99% for Waste Management means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Waste Management's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places WM next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.