Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Waste Connections's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €140.6. Waste Connections's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 254 Mil. Therefore, Waste Connections's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €35,742 Mil.
Waste Connections's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€38,614 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€38,611 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€38,611 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€35,742 Mil).
Waste Connections's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€34,428 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€42,264 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€42,264 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€38,611 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Waste Connections's Enterprise Value for Today is €45,747 Mil.
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Waste Connections Market Cap Related Terms
Waste Connections Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Waste Connections's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:UI51) has a Market Cap of €37,549 Mil as of Jun. 28, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #3 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Waste Connections' Market Cap too high?
Waste Connections' current Market Cap is €37,549 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #3 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Market Cap compare to CLH and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #3 out of 252 companies for Market Cap. This places Waste Connections in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 83.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Waste Management company?
The median Market Cap among Waste Management companies is 83.63, based on 252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Market Cap is 83.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Connections's current Market Cap is €37,549 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 €170.06, compared to a current price of €145.46 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €37,549 Mil. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (FRA:UI51), the current Market Cap is €37,549 Mil as of Jun. 28, 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 €145.46 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €170.06.
GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UI51:
Market Cap: €37,549 Mil
GF Value™: €170.06 vs. price of €145.46 (14.5% below fair value)
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 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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