Waste ConnectionsMEX:WCNN +6.82%87 Days Inventory is 5.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.35. 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 215 Waste Management companies, Waste Connections ranks better than 86.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waste Connections's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WCNN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 4.35 Max: 5.02
Current: 4.96
During the past 13 years, Waste Connections's highest Days Inventory was 5.02. The lowest was 4.04. And the median was 4.35.
MEX:WCNN's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.05% of 215
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 28.49
vs MEX:WCNN: 4.96
Waste Connections's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (5.13) to Mar. 2026 (5.28).
It might indicate that Waste Connections's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Waste Connections's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.28.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Waste Connections's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.
Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Waste Connections's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Waste Connections's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Waste Connections Days Inventory Related Terms
Waste Connections Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 5.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, Waste Connections' Days Inventory has ranged from 4.04 to 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #30 out of 215 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Waste Connections' Days Inventory too high?
Waste Connections' current Days Inventory of 5.28 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 5.02. The Waste Management industry median Days Inventory is 28.49. Waste Connections' value of 5.28 is 81.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #30 out of 215 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' Days Inventory compare to CLH and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #30 out of 215 companies for Days Inventory. This places Waste Connections in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.49. Waste Connections' value of 5.28 is 81.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Waste Connections' own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.04 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Waste Connections has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Waste Management company?
The median Days Inventory among Waste Management companies is 28.49, based on 215 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Connections's current Days Inventory of 5.28 is 81.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Connections's current Days Inventory is 5.28, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.35. 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 Days Inventory is 5.28, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 81.5% below the Waste Management industry median of 28.49. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current Days Inventory is 5.28 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 (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:
Days Inventory: 5.28 (21% above median its 10-year median of 4.35)
GF Value™: MXN3,445.03 vs. price of MXN2,800.00 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.5% below the Waste Management median (#30 of 215)
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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