Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Waste Connections's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.33%.
The industry rank for Waste Connections's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WCNN's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 71.5% of 193
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs MEX:WCNN: 13.33
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Waste Connections 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Waste Connections 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Connections's 5-Year RORE % 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.
MEX:WCNN vs CLH, RSG, GFL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's 5-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) has a 5-Year RORE % of 13.33 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #55 out of 193 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Waste Connections' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Waste Connections' current 5-Year RORE % is 13.33. The Waste Management industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.97. Waste Connections' value of 13.33 is 576.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #55 out of 193 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' 5-Year RORE % compare to CLH and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #55 out of 193 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Waste Connections in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.97. Waste Connections' value of 13.33 is 576.6% 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 5-Year RORE % for a Waste Management company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Waste Management companies is 1.97, based on 193 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Connections's current 5-Year RORE % of 13.33 is 576.6% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Waste Connections and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Connections's current 5-Year RORE % is 13.33. 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 5-Year RORE % is 13.33 and 576.6% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.97. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current 5-Year RORE % is 13.33 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:
5-Year RORE %: 13.33
GF Value™: MXN3,445.03 vs. price of MXN2,800.00 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 576.6% above the Waste Management median (#55 of 193)
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 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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