Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.78% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:WCNN Waste Connections Inc MEX:WCNN
87 GF Score
Price MXN2,800.00
GF Value MXN3,445.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Waste Connections Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Waste Connections MEX:WCNN +6.82% 87 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.78% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Waste Connections's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,327 Mil. Waste Connections's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN167,200 Mil. Therefore, Waste Connections's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.78%.


Waste Connections  (MEX:WCNN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Waste Connections Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Waste Connections Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.

Waste Connections Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Waste Connections Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Waste Connections Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.75 3.65 3.79 3.79 3.78

MEX:WCNN vs CLH, RSG, GFL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Waste Connections Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Waste Connections's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -6023.825/( (175049.731+164410.821)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6023.825/169730.276
=3.55 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=174041.546 + 1008.185
=175049.731

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=163457.617 + 953.204
=164410.821

Waste Connections's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -6327.24/( (164410.821+169988.636)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6327.24/167199.7285
=3.78 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=163457.617 + 953.204
=164410.821

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=169002.428 + 986.208
=169988.636

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.78% mean?
Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.78% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors.
Is Waste Connections' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Waste Connections' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.78%. 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' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CLH and RSG?
Waste Connections' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.78% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Waste Management company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.78%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.78%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.78% 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:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.78%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,445.03 vs. price of MXN2,800.00 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 6220 Highway 7, Suite 600, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, CAN, L4H 4G3
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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