Waste ConnectionsMEX:WCNN 87 Buyback Yield % is 1.95 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 491% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:WCNN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,445.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 81 Waste Management companies, Waste Connections ranks better than 88.89% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Buyback Yield % 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.
MEX:WCNN vs CLH, RSG, GFL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's Buyback Yield % 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 (MEX:WCNN) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.95 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. This is 491% above median its historical median of 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #9 out of 81 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Waste Connections' Buyback Yield % too high?
Waste Connections' current Buyback Yield % of 1.95 is 491% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #9 out of 81 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' Buyback Yield % compare to CLH and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #9 out of 81 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Waste Connections in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Waste Management company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current Buyback Yield % is 1.95, which is 491% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. 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 (MEX:WCNN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,445.03, compared to a current price of MXN2,800.00 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.95, which is 491% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.95 as of Jun. 24, 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 (MEX:WCNN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Connections stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,800.00 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,445.03.
GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WCNN:
Buyback Yield %: 1.95 (491% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: MXN3,445.03 vs. price of MXN2,800.00 (18.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WCNN 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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