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GFL EnvironmentalTSX:GFL -0.47%69 FCF Yield % is 0.49 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates TSX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$59.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Waste Management companies, GFL Environmental ranks worse than 54.1% 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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GFL Environmental FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GFL Environmental'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, GFL Environmental'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.
GFL Environmental FCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, GFL Environmental's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GFL Environmental'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.
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a FCF Yield % of 0.49 as of Jul. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #132 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is GFL Environmental's FCF Yield % too high?
GFL Environmental's current FCF Yield % of 0.49 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. The Waste Management industry median FCF Yield % is 1.20. GFL Environmental's value of 0.49 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #132 out of 244 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 Yield % compare to CLH and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #132 out of 244 companies for FCF Yield %. This places GFL Environmental in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.20. GFL Environmental's value of 0.49 is 59% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.20, GFL Environmental has consistently been below 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 1.20, based on 244 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. GFL Environmental's current FCF Yield % of 0.49 is 59% below 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 GFL Environmental and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GFL Environmental's current FCF Yield % is 0.49, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. 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$59.35, compared to a current price of C$55.40 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 0.49, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 59% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.20. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current FCF Yield % is 0.49 as of Jul. 18, 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 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.35.
GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GFL:
FCF Yield %: 0.49 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: C$59.35 vs. price of C$55.40 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Waste Management median (#132 of 244)
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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