WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) FCF Yield %: 41.87 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


What is WasteCo Group FCF Yield %?

WasteCo Group NZSE:WCO FCF Yield % is 41.87 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Waste Management companies, WasteCo Group ranks better than 96.75% 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.

As of today, WasteCo Group's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is NZ$3.68 Mil, and Market Cap is NZ$8.79 Mil. Therefore, WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % for today is 41.87%.

The historical rank and industry rank for WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

NZSE:WCO' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -328.83   Med: -4.37   Max: 55.82
Current: 41.87


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of WasteCo Group was 55.82%. The lowest was -328.83%. And the median was -4.37%.

NZSE:WCO's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
96.75% of 246 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.145 vs NZSE:WCO: 41.87

WasteCo Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74%.


WasteCo Group FCF Yield % Explanation

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.


WasteCo Group FCF Yield % Related Terms


WasteCo Group FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WasteCo Group'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.

WasteCo Group FCF Yield % Chart

WasteCo Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.11 -10.93 -6.01 12.45 33.49

WasteCo Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 0.33 24.44 3.76 20.67 29.79

NZSE:WCO vs WM, RSG, WCN: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, WasteCo Group'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.


WasteCo Group FCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % falls into.



WasteCo Group FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=3.679 / 10.98373
=33.49%

WasteCo Group's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=1.636 * 2 / 10.98373
=29.79%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 41.87 mean?
WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) has a FCF Yield % of 41.87 as of Jul. 08, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WasteCo Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #8 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % too high?
WasteCo Group's current FCF Yield % is 41.87. The Waste Management industry median FCF Yield % is 1.15. WasteCo Group's value of 41.87 is 3556.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #8 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does WasteCo Group's FCF Yield % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #8 out of 246 companies for FCF Yield %. This places WasteCo Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.15. WasteCo Group's value of 41.87 is 3556.8% above this benchmark. 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 1.15, based on 246 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. WasteCo Group's current FCF Yield % of 41.87 is 3556.8% 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 WasteCo Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WasteCo Group's current FCF Yield % is 41.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WasteCo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.03, compared to a current price of NZ$0.01 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 41.87 and 3556.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.15. 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 WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO), the current FCF Yield % is 41.87 as of Jul. 08, 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.

WasteCo Group Business Description

Address 421 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, NZL, 8041
WasteCo Group Ltd provides solutions in the collection of waste and recycling, sweeping services, and industrial cleaning services, with waste and recycling generating maximum revenue. The Group is a waste management provider committed to smarter, safer and more sustainable waste solutions. Its services are provided across the residential, commercial and council sectors and include wheelie bins, skip hire, water delivery, septic tank cleaning and hydrovac services.