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Waste Connections's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.42.
During the past 12 months, Waste Connections's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Waste Connections was 31.40% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
Waste Connections's current price is €151.06. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.42. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Waste Connections is 5.51.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Waste Connections was 6.38. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 4.58.
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Waste Connections Book Value per Share Related Terms
Waste Connections Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:UI51 vs RSG, CLH, GFL: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Waste Connections PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) has a Book Value per Share of €27.42 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors.
Is Waste Connections' Book Value per Share too high?
Waste Connections' current Book Value per Share is €27.42. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' Book Value per Share compare to RSG and CLH?
Waste Connections' Book Value per Share of €27.42 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Waste Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current Book Value per Share is €27.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waste Connections stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €170.67, compared to a current price of €151.06 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €27.42. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (FRA:UI51), the current Book Value per Share is €27.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Connections stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €151.06 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €170.67.
GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UI51:
Book Value per Share: €27.42
GF Value™: €170.67 vs. price of €151.06 (11.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UI51 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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