WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -64.89% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is WasteCo Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

WasteCo Group NZSE:WCO ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -64.89% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

WasteCo Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -216.07%. WasteCo Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.33. WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -64.89%.

WasteCo Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

WasteCo Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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WasteCo Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

WasteCo Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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WasteCo Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 -14.36 -37.55 -37.21 -42.83 -64.89

NZSE:WCO vs WM, RSG, WCN: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

WasteCo Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


WasteCo Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-133.56% / 3.33
=-40.11%

WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-216.07% / 3.33
=-64.89%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -64.89% mean?
WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -64.89% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on WasteCo Group and its competitors.
Is WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
WasteCo Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -64.89%.
How does WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to WM and RSG?
WasteCo Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -64.89% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Waste Management company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on WasteCo Group and its competitors. WasteCo Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -64.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WasteCo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.03, compared to a current price of NZ$0.01 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -64.89%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -64.89% 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.

WasteCo Group Business Description

Address 421 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, NZL, 8041
WasteCo Group Ltd provides solutions in the collection of waste and recycling, sweeping services, and industrial cleaning services, with waste and recycling generating maximum revenue. The Group is a waste management provider committed to smarter, safer and more sustainable waste solutions. Its services are provided across the residential, commercial and council sectors and include wheelie bins, skip hire, water delivery, septic tank cleaning and hydrovac services.