ResMed Inc. vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? ResMed Inc. trades at $196 (market cap $28.81B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $234.93 (market cap $96.00B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 3.3× ResMed Inc.'s market cap, and Waste Management, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.48%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RMD | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $28.81B | $96.00B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $293.73 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $182.82 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $27.99B | $118.73B |
Dividend Yield | 1.21% | 1.48% |
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ResMed is one of the largest respiratory care device companies globally, primarily developing and supplying flow generators, masks and accessories for the treatment of sleep apnea. Increasing diagnosis of sleep apnea combined with ageing populations and increasing prevalence of obesity is resulting in a structurally growing market. The company earns roughly two thirds of its revenue in the Americas and the balance across other regions dominated by Europe, Japan and Australia. Recent developments and acquisitions have focused on digital health as ResMed is aiming to differentiate itself through the provision of clinical data for use by the patient, medical care advisor and payer in the out-of-hospital setting.
Read more on RMD →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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