Waste ConnectionsMEX:WCNN +6.82%87 FCF Yield % is 2.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.03. 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 247 Waste Management companies, Waste Connections ranks better than 58.3% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Waste Connections FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's FCF 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's FCF 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 FCF Yield % of 2.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Waste Connections' FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.31 to 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #103 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Waste Connections' FCF Yield % too high?
Waste Connections' current FCF Yield % of 2.81 is near median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 4.42. The Waste Management industry median FCF Yield % is 1.04. Waste Connections' value of 2.81 is 170.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #103 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Yield % compare to CLH and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #103 out of 247 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Waste Connections in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.04. Waste Connections' value of 2.81 is 170.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Connections' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.31 to 4.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Waste Connections has consistently been above 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 FCF Yield % for a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Waste Management companies is 1.04, based on 247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Connections's current FCF Yield % of 2.81 is 170.2% above 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Connections's current FCF Yield % is 2.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.03. 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 FCF Yield % is 2.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 170.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.04. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current FCF Yield % is 2.81 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:
FCF Yield %: 2.81 (near median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: MXN3,445.03 vs. price of MXN2,800.00 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.2% above the Waste Management median (#103 of 247)
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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