WM
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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) closed at $239.31 as of 2026-07-17, trading 23.6% above its 200-week moving average of $193.68. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 20.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1938 weeks of data, WM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 35 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.8%.
Over the past 33.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WM would have grown to $3210, compared to $3082 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.9% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming WM as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Growth of $100: WM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying WM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.6% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +11.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +67.2% vs +35.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices WM would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where WM's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-28.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $207.72 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $219.80 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $233.38 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $248.75 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $266.29 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from WM's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
WM has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +15.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1989 | Jun 1990 | 53 | 43.9% | -11.1% | +19159.6% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 4 | 2.7% | +34.9% | +4076.8% |
| May 1994 | Jul 1994 | 12 | 10.9% | +28.7% | +3588.0% |
| Nov 1994 | Apr 1995 | 19 | 21.2% | +80.6% | +3627.7% |
| Jul 1999 | May 2003 | 201 | 63.1% | -41.0% | +1230.2% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 4 | 3.6% | +12.3% | +1152.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 12 | 19.7% | +15.9% | +1375.8% |
| Jan 2009 | Nov 2009 | 41 | 26.9% | +6.7% | +1074.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 6 | 5.4% | +19.5% | +1026.2% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 2.1% | +11.4% | +1016.8% |
| Average | 35 | — | +15.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is currently 23.6% above its 200-week moving average of $193.68. It would need to fall to $193.68 to cross below the line.
What is WM's 200-week moving average price?
Waste Management, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $193.68 as of 2026-07-17. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WM drops below its 200-week moving average?
WM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 35 weeks on average.
Is WM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WM as of 2026-07-17: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 57. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.6 years, $100 invested in WM would have grown to $3210, compared to $3082 for the S&P 500. That's 10.9% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WM has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-07-17