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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Waste Connections's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
MEX:WCNN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.06% of 162
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: -3.55
vs MEX:WCNN: 0.50
Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Waste Connections 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:WCNN vs RSG, CLH, GFL: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Connections's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Connections's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Connections's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Waste Connections 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 mean?
Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Waste Connections and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #8 out of 162 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Waste Connections' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Waste Connections' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #8 out of 162 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waste Connections has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Connections' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RSG and CLH?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Connections ranks #8 out of 162 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Waste Connections in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Waste Management company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Waste Connections and its competitors. Waste Connections's current 5-Year Share Buyback 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 (MEX:WCNN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,613.14, compared to a current price of MXN2,880.00 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Waste Connections' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Connections (MEX:WCNN), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Jun. 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 MXN2,880.00 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,613.14.
GuruFocus considers Waste Connections to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WCNN:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50
GF Value™: MXN3,613.14 vs. price of MXN2,880.00 (20.3% below fair value)
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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