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The historical rank and industry rank for GFL Environmental's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:GFL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.54 Med: 1.76 Max: 5.66
Current: 1.45
During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Margin % of GFL Environmental was 5.66%. The lowest was -8.54%. And the median was 1.76%.
TSX:GFL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 55.51% of 236
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs TSX:GFL: 1.45
GFL Environmental FCF Margin % Related Terms
GFL Environmental FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GFL Environmental's FCF Margin % 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.
TSX:GFL vs CLH, CWST, ONT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, GFL Environmental's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
GFL Environmental FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, GFL Environmental's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GFL Environmental's FCF Margin % 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.
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a FCF Margin % of -13.29% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #131 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is GFL Environmental's FCF Margin % too high?
GFL Environmental's current FCF Margin % is -13.29%. Based on the distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #131 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GFL Environmental has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFL Environmental's FCF Margin % compare to CLH and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #131 out of 236 companies for FCF Margin %. This places GFL Environmental in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 3.28, based on 236 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GFL Environmental's current FCF Margin % is -13.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFL Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$59.20, compared to a current price of C$55.40 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -13.29%. GFL Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current FCF Margin % is -13.29% 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$55.40 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.20.
GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GFL:
FCF Margin %: -13.29%
GF Value™: C$59.20 vs. price of C$55.40 (6.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Its Environmental Services business line includes liquid waste and soil remediation. The company's geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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