GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.47 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:GFL GFL Environmental Inc TSX:GFL
69 GF Score
Price C$55.40
GF Value C$59.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is GFL Environmental LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

GFL Environmental TSX:GFL -0.47% 69 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$59.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. GFL Environmental's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.

GFL Environmental's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.38) to Mar. 2026 (0.47). It may suggest that GFL Environmental is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

GFL Environmental  (TSX:GFL) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

GFL Environmental LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

GFL Environmental LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GFL Environmental's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

GFL Environmental LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

GFL Environmental Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.44 0.41

GFL Environmental Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.38 0.38 0.40 0.41 0.47
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GFL Environmental LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

GFL Environmental's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=7873.2/19295.2
=0.41

GFL Environmental's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9757.7/20869
=0.47

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47 mean?
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors.
Is GFL Environmental's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
GFL Environmental's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to CLH and CWST?
GFL Environmental's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.47 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Waste Management company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors. GFL Environmental's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.47 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:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.47
  • GF Value™: C$59.20 vs. price of C$55.40 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 1759 Purdy Avenue, Suite 300, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 33139
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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