Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) ROCE %: 7.78% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:WCNN Waste Connections Inc MEX:WCNN
87 GF Score
Price MXN2,800.00
GF Value MXN3,445.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Waste Connections ROCE %?

Waste Connections MEX:WCNN 87 ROCE % is 7.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WCNN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,445.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Waste Connections's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.78%.

Waste Connections  (MEX:WCNN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Waste Connections ROCE % Related Terms

Waste Connections ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Waste Connections Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.17 8.40 7.36 7.00 8.81

Waste Connections Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Waste Connections ROCE % Calculation

Waste Connections's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=31554.395/( ( (413314.279 - 39184.398) + (380448.972 - 38248.806) )/ 2 )
=31554.395/( (374129.881+342200.166)/ 2 )
=31554.395/358165.0235
=8.81 %

Waste Connections's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=26780.58/( ( (380448.972 - 38248.806) + (382047.184 - 36200.032) )/ 2 )
=26780.58/( ( 342200.166 + 345847.152 )/ 2 )
=26780.58/344023.659
=7.78 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 7.78% mean?
Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) has a ROCE % of 7.78% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Waste Connections' ROCE % too high?
Waste Connections' current ROCE % is 7.78%. The Waste Management industry median ROCE % is 5.89. Waste Connections' value of 7.78% is 32.2% above this industry median. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' ROCE % compare to CLH and RSG?
Waste Connections' ROCE % of 7.78% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.89. Waste Connections' value of 7.78% is 32.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Waste Management company?
The median ROCE % among Waste Management companies is 5.89, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Connections's current ROCE % of 7.78% is 32.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROCE % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Connections's current ROCE % is 7.78%. 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 (MEX:WCNN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,445.03, compared to a current price of MXN2,800.00 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.78% and 32.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.89. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current ROCE % is 7.78% 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 (MEX:WCNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Connections stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,800.00 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,445.03. GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WCNN:

  • ROCE %: 7.78%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,445.03 vs. price of MXN2,800.00 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% above the Waste Management median

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WCNN 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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