Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:WM)

$22.49

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Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data

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Waste Management Inc., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)

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Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Deferred revenues
Current portion of long-term debt
Current liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion
Deferred income taxes
Landfill and environmental remediation liabilities
Other liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Total liabilities
Common stock, $0.01 par value
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Treasury stock at cost
Total Waste Management, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

Accounts payable
This item exhibits slight fluctuations throughout the observed periods, generally ranging between approximately 3.3% and 5.1% of total liabilities and equity. Starting around 3.49% in early 2017, it peaks near 5.08% in the last quarter of 2021, indicating a modest upward trend in the company's short-term obligations to suppliers.
Accrued liabilities
Accrued liabilities remain relatively stable, oscillating mostly between 4.2% and 5.4%. Notable minor peaks occur mid-2017 and again toward late 2020, with values typically centered around 4.5% to 5.1%, suggesting consistent periodic short-term liabilities accrued but not yet paid.
Deferred revenues
Deferred revenues maintain a narrow range around 1.8% to 2.4%. A subtle decline is visible moving from early 2017 toward mid-2020, followed by a slight recovery up to approximately 1.95% by the end of 2021. This indicates a stable recognition of revenues deferred across the periods.
Current portion of long-term debt
This metric shows considerable variability, with sharp peaks in several quarters such as 4.78% at the start of 2018 and a pronounced spike to nearly 12% in mid-2020. Other quarters reflect much lower values close to or below 1%. This volatility implies significant repayments or refinancing activities on the short-term portions of long-term debt in certain periods.
Current liabilities
Current liabilities experience fluctuations between roughly 10.95% and 21.7% of total liabilities and equity. Most notably, a substantial increase to over 21% occurs in mid-2020, suggesting a temporary accumulation or reclassification of short-term debts or obligations during this period. Outside this spike, the range remains more compressed around 11% to 15%.
Long-term debt, less current portion
This item generally comprises a significant proportion of total liabilities and equity, fluctuating mostly between approximately 36% and 49%. A peak approaching 48-49% occurs mid-2019, followed by a notable drop to around 36% in mid-2020, then a recovery back to the low-to-mid 40% range by end of 2021. This suggests changes in the composition and scale of debt financing over time, possibly reflecting debt repayments and new borrowing.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred income taxes as a percentage show a declining trajectory from about 7.4% early in 2017 to roughly 5.8% by late 2021. Small variations appear within this downward trend, with minor rises in 2020 and 2021, indicating moderate shifts in tax-related liabilities.
Landfill and environmental remediation liabilities
These liabilities remain fairly stable, mostly around 7.0% to 8.2%. There is a slight downward trend through 2019 with a modest rebound in the following years. The consistent values reflect ongoing obligations related to environmental responsibilities.
Other liabilities
Other liabilities range broadly from about 2.4% to 4.2%, with minor fluctuations. Spikes are noticed around mid-2020 and again alternating moderately through 2021, possibly reflecting miscellaneous or less predictable liabilities.
Long-term liabilities
Long-term liabilities constitute the majority of total liabilities, with figures generally between 52% and 64%. A noticeable dip to approximately 52% happens mid-2020, followed by a gradual rise toward 61% by late 2021, consistent with changes observed in long-term debt balances and liability restructuring.
Total liabilities
Total liabilities remain consistently high, forming between about 71% and 75% of total liabilities and equity across all periods. The company demonstrates a stable capital structure heavily weighted toward liabilities, with minor increases in certain quarters reflecting variations in both current and long-term liabilities.
Common stock, $0.01 par value
This category is negligible, maintaining around 0.02% to 0.03%, indicating little change in outstanding common stock relative to total capital.
Additional paid-in capital
Additional paid-in capital shows a gradual decline over time, starting near 23.7% in early 2017 and decreasing to roughly 17.7% by the end of 2021. Mid-2020 sees a brief rise to over 20% before the downward trend continues, suggesting share-related capital movements or equity financing events influencing this component.
Retained earnings
Retained earnings generally trend upwards, moving from approximately 36% to above 41% by late 2021. Some declines are observed mid-2019 and early 2021 periods, but the overall pattern indicates consistent reinvestment of earnings and accumulated profitability.
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
This item fluctuates near zero, alternating modestly between small negative and positive values without a clear directional trend. Such volatility reflects periodic unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translations or other comprehensive income elements.
Treasury stock at cost
Treasury stock as a percent of total liabilities and equity consistently presents significant negative values, varying somewhat between -30% and -37%. This indicates a considerable amount of treasury stock held, with fluctuations evidencing buyback or reissuance activities.
Total Waste Management, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders’ equity, net of treasury stock, holds steady mostly between approximately 25% and 29%, with a peak in mid-2020 followed by a normalization around 25% to 26%. This stability reflects the balance between equity financing and treasury stock transactions.
Noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests consistently represent a minimal share, near 0.01%, with no notable changes in the course of the periods analyzed.
Total equity
Total equity ranges between roughly 24.5% and 28.9%, mirroring the fluctuations in stockholders’ equity discussed above. The slight peak in mid-2020 suggests a temporary enhancement in equity possibly related to retained earnings or issuance activities during that interval.
Total liabilities and equity
This summation consistently equals 100%, confirming the completeness and balance of the capital structure data throughout all periods.