Business Description
Waste Connections Inc
NAICS : 221310
SIC : 4931
ISIN : CA94106B1013
Total Employee Number:
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WCN.USAWCN.CanadaWCNN.MexicoUI51.GermanyUI51.Bulgaria IPO Date
2021-06-25Description
Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas. With 113 landfills and 222 transfer stations as of 2024, it is the third-largest waste management company by revenue. Revenue is split among six operating segments: Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada, and Midsouth.
Financial Strength
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.01 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.38 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 1.17 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 3.16 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 5.47 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 2.89 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.69 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 9.5 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 11.2 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 10.5 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 3.2 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 5.3 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 10.3 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 5.76 |
Momentum Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 75.78 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 72.19 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 69.26 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -9 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -14.95 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -29.59 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 0.69 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 0.69 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.06 | |||||
Days Inventory | 4.96 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 38.83 | |||||
Days Payable | 47.46 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 0.88 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.25 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 11.1 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 0.87 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 1.61 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 0.2 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 1.24 |
Profitability Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 42.5 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 19.43 | |||||
Net Margin % | 10.97 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 31.08 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 11.92 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 25.2 | |||||
ROE % | 12.93 | |||||
ROA % | 5.07 | |||||
ROIC % | 7.09 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 9.57 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 19.63 | |||||
ROCE % | 9.2 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 7 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 9 |
GF Value Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 38.89 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 28.76 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 30.37 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 58.81 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 31.15 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 1.74 | |||||
PS Ratio | 4.27 | |||||
PB Ratio | 5.03 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 36.02 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 16.97 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 28.8 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 26.2 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 16.68 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 15.71 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 5.19 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 3.57 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 43.72 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.81 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 2.1 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.32 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 1.98 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.88 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 2.37 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 3.47 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 2.81 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 15.55 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil MXN) | 176,224.68 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (MXN) | 75.349 | ||
| Beta | -0.3719 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | -0.28 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | -0.42 | ||
| Volatility % | 11.19 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 69.26 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (MXN) | 25.474413 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (MXN) | 2693.296 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -29.59 | ||
| 52-Week Range (MXN) | 2548.11 - 3805 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 254.08 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Waste Connections Inc Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
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Waste Connections Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (MXN) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-10-22 08:30 | In 120 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-10-21 | In 118 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-07-24 08:30 | In 30 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-23 | In 28 days | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-05-15 08:00 | 2,679.00 (+0.71%) | ||
| USD 0.350000 Cash Dividend | 2026-05-06 | 2,692.50 (+0.00%) | ||
| First quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-04-23 08:30 | 2,692.50 (-0.33%) | ||
| First quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-04-22 | 2,790.00 (+0.00%) | ||
| USD 0.350000 Cash Dividend | 2026-02-25 | 2,937.00 (+0.00%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2025 | 2026-02-12 08:30 | 2,937.00 (+0.00%) |
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Waste Connections Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN)'s stock price today?
The current price of MEX:WCNN is MXN2800.00. The 52 week high of MEX:WCNN is MXN3805.00 and 52 week low is MXN2548.11.
When is next earnings date of Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN)?
The next earnings date of Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN) is 2026-07-23 Est..
Does Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN) is 0.88% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN) was 0.29. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.25. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Waste Connections Inc(MEX:WCNN) is 0.87%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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