Financial Health:
Waste Management (WM) exhibits robust revenue growth (8% YoY to $22.1B in 2024) and improving operating margins (18.4% in 2024 vs. 17.5% in 2023). Free cash flow (FCF) rose to $2.16B TTM, supported by strong operating cash flow ($5.39B) and disciplined cost management. However, the debt-to-equity ratio of 2.73x and current ratio of 0.76 signal elevated leverage and liquidity constraints. The interest coverage ratio (6.82x) remains healthy, mitigating solvency risks.
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