Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) EPS (Basic): €3.52 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:UI51 Waste Connections Inc FRA:UI51
81 GF Score
Price €139.66
GF Value €164.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Waste Connections EPS (Basic)?

Waste Connections FRA:UI51 -0.24% 81 EPS (Basic) is €3.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UI51 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Waste Connections's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.74. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.52.

Waste Connections's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.74. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.52.

Waste Connections's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.06. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.51.

During the past 12 months, Waste Connections's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 13.50% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Waste Connections's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 98.50% per year. The lowest was 5.60% per year. And the median was 12.00% per year.

Waste Connections  (FRA:UI51) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Waste Connections EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Waste Connections EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Waste Connections Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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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
EPS (Basic) 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 0.87 0.97 0.95 0.86 0.74
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Waste Connections EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Waste Connections's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(919.38-0)/257.324
=3.57

Waste Connections's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(189.733-0)/255.348
=0.74

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.52

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €3.52 mean?
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) has a EPS (Basic) of €3.52 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors.
Is Waste Connections' EPS (Basic) too high?
Waste Connections' current EPS (Basic) is €3.52. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' EPS (Basic) compare to CLH and RSG?
Waste Connections' EPS (Basic) of €3.52 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 EPS (Basic) for a Waste Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current EPS (Basic) is €3.52. 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 €164.60, compared to a current price of €139.66 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €3.52. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (FRA:UI51), the current EPS (Basic) is €3.52 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 €139.66 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €164.60. GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UI51:

  • EPS (Basic): €3.52
  • GF Value™: €164.60 vs. price of €139.66 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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 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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