Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) Interest Expense: €-293 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:UI51 Waste Connections Inc FRA:UI51
82 GF Score
Price €147.64
GF Value €171.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Waste Connections Interest Expense?

Waste Connections FRA:UI51 +2.58% 82 Interest Expense is €-293 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UI51 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €171.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Waste Connections's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -76 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-293 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Waste Connections's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 384 Mil. Waste Connections's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -76 Mil. Waste Connections's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Waste Connections  (FRA:UI51) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Waste Connections's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-76 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €384 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,107 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*383.769/-75.877
=5.06

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Waste Connections Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Waste Connections Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Waste Connections Quarterly Data
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Waste Connections Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-293 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-293 Mil mean?
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) has a Interest Expense of €-293 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors.
Is Waste Connections' Interest Expense too high?
Waste Connections' current Interest Expense is €-293 Mil. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' Interest Expense compare to RSG and CLH?
Waste Connections' Interest Expense of €-293 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current Interest Expense is €-293 Mil. 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 €171.85, compared to a current price of €147.64 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-293 Mil. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (FRA:UI51), the current Interest Expense is €-293 Mil 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 €147.64 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €171.85. GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UI51:

  • Interest Expense: €-293 Mil
  • GF Value™: €171.85 vs. price of €147.64 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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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