Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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TPE:8422 Cleanaway Co Ltd TPE:8422
85 GF Score
Price NT$26.30
GF Value NT$24.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cleanaway Co Profitability Rank?

Cleanaway Co TPE:8422 +0.19% 85 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:8422 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cleanaway Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cleanaway Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.40%. As of today, Cleanaway Co's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Cleanaway Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TPE:8422 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Cleanaway Co Profitability Rank vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


TPE:8422
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Cleanaway Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cleanaway Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cleanaway Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=553.505 / 2268.092
=24.40 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Cleanaway Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Cleanaway Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cleanaway Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Cleanaway Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Cleanaway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank compare to WM and RSG?
Cleanaway Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. Historically, Cleanaway Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Waste Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cleanaway Co and its competitors. Cleanaway Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cleanaway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.15, compared to a current price of NT$26.30 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Cleanaway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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 Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$26.30 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.15. GuruFocus considers Cleanaway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8422:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$24.15 vs. price of NT$26.30 (8.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8422 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cleanaway Co Business Description

Address No. 308, Zhongshan South Road, 1st Floor, Houhong Village, Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 820
Cleanaway Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based environmental protection and waste management company engaged in the treatment, recycling, transportation, and disposal of industrial and hazardous waste. The company operates through eight reportable segments: Solidification and Excavation, Landfill, Clean-up and Transport, China Operations, Investment, Paper Manufacturing, Power Sales, and Ready-Mixed Concrete. Its services include intermediate treatment of hazardous industrial waste, landfill operations, contaminated site remediation, waste removal and transportation, and environmental protection services. The company also manufactures paper products, sells renewable energy generated from solar power, and produces ready-mixed concrete.
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