As part of my ETF DIY project, I analyzed $WM (-0.44%) analyzed them using my self-developed valuation system:
Moat: 5/5
- Market position: +
- Uniqueness / Differentiability: +
- Switching costs: +
- Technological advantage: +
- Brand loyalty: +
Growth: 4/5
- Turnover & profit: +
- Scalability: -
- Industry trends: +
- Ability to innovate: +
- Geographic expansion / penetration: +
Risk: 3/5
- Regulatory & geopolitical: -
- Market risks: +
- Competitive situation: +
- Balance sheet quality: -
- Sales diversification: +
Dividend: 1/1
- 21 years of dividend growth!
Faith: 0/1
- See WM as a solid anchor, but not a big market beater. For me it's more for diversification.
Total: 13/17
- Waste Management is saved with factor 4.
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