GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Total Operating Expense: C$1,010 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:GFL GFL Environmental Inc TSX:GFL
69 GF Score
Price C$55.40
GF Value C$59.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is GFL Environmental Total Operating Expense?

GFL Environmental TSX:GFL -0.47% 69 Total Operating Expense is C$1,010 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$59.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

GFL Environmental's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$266 Mil. GFL Environmental's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,010 Mil.

GFL Environmental Total Operating Expense Related Terms

GFL Environmental Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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GFL Environmental Total Operating Expense Chart

GFL Environmental Annual Data
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GFL Environmental Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$1,010 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of C$1,010 Mil mean?
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a Total Operating Expense of C$1,010 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors.
Is GFL Environmental's Total Operating Expense too high?
GFL Environmental's current Total Operating Expense is C$1,010 Mil. Overall, GFL Environmental has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFL Environmental's Total Operating Expense compare to CLH and CWST?
GFL Environmental's Total Operating Expense of C$1,010 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors. GFL Environmental's current Total Operating Expense is C$1,010 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFL Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$59.20, compared to a current price of C$55.40 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is C$1,010 Mil. GFL Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current Total Operating Expense is C$1,010 Mil 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$55.40 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.20. GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GFL:

  • Total Operating Expense: C$1,010 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$59.20 vs. price of C$55.40 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

GFL Environmental Business Description

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Address 1759 Purdy Avenue, Suite 300, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 33139
GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Its Environmental Services business line includes liquid waste and soil remediation. The company's geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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