WM Performance: 2.9% Return (12 Months)
WM returned 2.9% over 12 months, underperforming the S&P 500 (31.0%). Volatility: 19.8%.
RS IBD
20.35
Top 31% in Peers
Volatility
19.8%
Top 8% in Peers
Total Return 12m
2.86%
Top 48% in Peers
RS Rating
41.42
Top 31% in Peers
P/E
| P/E Trailing | 35.1 |
| P/E Forward | 28.5 |
High / Low 52w
| 52 Week High | 245.53 USD |
| 52 Week Low | 195.24 USD |
Sentiment
| VRO Trend Strength ±100 | 33.94 |
| Buy Signal ±3 | 0.23 |
Drawdowns 3y
| Max Drawdown | 18.14% |
| Mean Drawdown | 4.64% |
Compare vs 18 peers in Environmental & Facilities Services
12m Total Return: WM (2.9%) vs PEER ETF
5y Drawdown (Underwater) Chart
Top Performer in Environmental & Facilities Services (5/18)
Short Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIR | 39.37% | 108.51% | 104.75% |
| DBG | 6.85% | 7.29% | 28.78% |
| CLH | 0.86% | 5.66% | 18.25% |
| RTO | 3.54% | 10.01% | 7.16% |
| WM | -1.86% | -2.20% | 5.40% |
| GFL | -4.01% | -0.97% | 1.00% |
Long Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 6M | 12M | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIR | 76.87% | 122.50% | -72.91% |
| DBG | 52.76% | 76.20% | 44.28% |
| PESI | 15.07% | 65.40% | 60.16% |
| RTO | 26.92% | 57.46% | 1.78% |
| CLH | 29.19% | 55.74% | 243.76% |
| WM | 5.47% | 2.86% | 84.46% |
Overall Best Picks of Peer Group (GARP Metrics)
| SYMBOL | MCAP | 1M | 12M | 5Y | P/E | P/E fwd | PEG | EPS stab | EPS cagr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM NYSE Waste Management |
95.0B | -2.20% | 2.86% | 84.5% | 35.1 | 28.5 | 2.39 | -14.5% | -45.2% |
| RSG NYSE Republic |
66.9B | -3.70% | -9.66% | 122% | 31.7 | 30.6 | 3.18 | -9.90% | -45.6% |
Compare WM vs S&P 500
Total Return vs S&P 500
| PERIOD | WM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | -1.86% | 3.12% |
| 1 Month | -2.20% | 0.61% |
| 3 Months | 5.40% | -1.99% |
| 6 Months | 5.47% | 4.64% |
| 12 Months | 2.86% | 31.01% |
| 5 Years | 84.46% | 76.73% |
FAQ
Does WM outperform the market?
No, WM underperforms the market. Over the past 12 months, WM returned 2.86% compared to 31.01% for the S&P 500.
What is the WM return over the last 12 months?
WM has returned 2.86% over the past 12 months, including dividends. Over 3 months the return was 5.40%, and over 5 years 84.46%.
How risky is WM?
WM has relatively low risk with a maximum drawdown of 18.14% over the past 3 years. The average drawdown is 4.64%.
WM vs Sectors (12m)
Relative Performance vs S&P Sectors
Sorted by outperformance, Positive = WM beats sector.
| SECTOR | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Staples | XLP | -3.8% |
| Health Care | XLV | -8.3% |
| Financials | XLF | -9.4% |
| Real Estate | XLRE | -12.6% |
| Consumer Discretionary | XLY | -18.3% |
| Communication Services | XLC | -24.6% |
| Communication Services | XLC | -24.6% |
| Materials | XLB | -32.7% |
| Industrials | XLI | -37.9% |
| Technology | XLK | -44.7% |
| Energy | XLE | -49.8% |
WM vs Asset Classes (12m)
Relative Performance vs Major Asset Classes
| ASSET CLASS | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | SPY | -28.2% |
| Emerging Market | EEM | -50.4% |
| Gold | GLD | -46.7% |
| Long-Term Bonds | TLT | -1.8% |
| Risk-Free Cash | SHY | -0.7% |