Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.50 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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FRA:UI51 Waste Connections Inc FRA:UI51
82 GF Score
Price €144.48
GF Value €171.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Waste Connections 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Waste Connections FRA:UI51 -0.26% 82 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.50 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UI51 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €171.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-01), Waste Connections's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.50.


Waste Connections  (FRA:UI51) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


Waste Connections 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


FRA:UI51 vs RSG, CLH, GFL: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Waste Connections 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.50 mean?
Waste Connections (FRA:UI51) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.50 as of Aug. 01, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Waste Connections and its competitors.
Is Waste Connections' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Waste Connections' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.50. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to RSG and CLH?
Waste Connections' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.50 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Waste Management company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.50. 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 €171.65, compared to a current price of €144.48 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.50. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (FRA:UI51), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.50 as of Aug. 01, 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 €144.48 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €171.65. GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UI51:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.50
  • GF Value™: €171.65 vs. price of €144.48 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 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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