Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:UI51 Waste Connections Inc FRA:UI51
81 GF Score
Price €139.66
GF Value €164.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Waste Connections Research & Development?

Waste Connections FRA:UI51 -0.24% 81 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UI51 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Waste Connections's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Waste Connections  (FRA:UI51) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Waste Connections Research & Development Historical Data

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Waste Connections Research & Development Chart

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Waste Connections Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €0 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €0 Mil mean?
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors.
Is Waste Connections' Research & Development too high?
Waste Connections' current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' Research & Development compare to CLH and RSG?
Waste Connections' Research & Development of €0 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 Research & Development for a Waste Management company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current Research & Development is €0 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 €164.60, compared to a current price of €139.66 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (FRA:UI51), the current Research & Development is €0 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 €139.66 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €164.60. GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UI51:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €164.60 vs. price of €139.66 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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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