GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GFL • CA36168Q1046
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This GFL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GFL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GFL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years GFL reported 4 times negative net income.
- In the past 5 years GFL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GFL has a better Return On Assets (19.61%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- GFL has a better Return On Equity (51.81%) than 98.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.83%, GFL is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GFL is significantly below the industry average of 9.48%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.42%) for GFL is below the current ROIC(1.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.61% | ||
| ROE | 51.81% | ||
| ROIC | 1.83% |
ROA(3y)5.2%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)13.22%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)1.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 57.19%, GFL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.04%, GFL is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GFL has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 20.67%, GFL is not doing good in the industry: 73.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- GFL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 57.19% | ||
| GM | 20.67% |
OM growth 3Y82.53%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.55%
GM growth 5Y35.47%
2. GFL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- GFL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GFL has less shares outstanding
- GFL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GFL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that GFL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of GFL (1.37) is worse than 66.25% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GFL is 45.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take GFL, 45.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GFL (45.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that GFL has dependencies on debt financing.
- GFL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.08) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 45.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.23
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that GFL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of GFL (0.58) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that GFL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.58, GFL is not doing good in the industry: 83.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. GFL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GFL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.54%.
- GFL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.92% yearly.
- GFL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.85%.
- GFL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y16.55%
EPS 5Y34.92%
EPS Q2Q%63.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%-15.08%
3.2 Future
- GFL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.72% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GFL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.03%
EPS Next 2Y29.91%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
EPS Next 5Y22.72%
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y7.61%
Revenue Next 5Y8.05%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. GFL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 72.16 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GFL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GFL.
- GFL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 58.65, the valuation of GFL can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GFL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GFL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 58.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GFL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GFL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 114.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- GFL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GFL's earnings are expected to grow with 28.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y29.91%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
5. GFL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GFL has a yearly dividend return of 0.15%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, GFL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.15, GFL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GFL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.61%!
- GFL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of GFL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- GFL pays out 0.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- GFL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP0.82%
EPS Next 2Y29.91%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
GFL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
40.41
+0.05 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners101.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners3.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.59B
Revenue(TTM)6.62B
Net Income(TTM)3.78B
Analysts76.84
Price Target52.59 (30.14%)
Short Float %2.47%
Short Ratio4.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.61%
DP0.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date04-13 2026-04-13 (0.0169)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)36.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.76%
Max EPS beat(2)84.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-151.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-694.06%
Max EPS beat(4)84.61%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-77.75%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.39%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)16.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.08%
PT rev (1m)-2.1%
PT rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 58.65 | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 114.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY1.39%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY1.71%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY0.87%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY6.59%
SpS13.4
BVpS14.79
TBVpS-2.73
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number13.6502 (-66.22%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.61% | ||
| ROE | 51.81% | ||
| ROCE | 2.31% | ||
| ROIC | 1.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.69% | ||
| OM | 6.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 57.19% | ||
| GM | 20.67% | ||
| FCFM | 2.64% |
ROA(3y)5.2%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)13.22%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)1.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.43%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.33%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)1.8%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y57%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y80.45%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y82.53%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.55%
GM growth 5Y35.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 45.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 4.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score7
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.23
Cap/Depr(3y)78.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y16.55%
EPS 5Y34.92%
EPS Q2Q%63.64%
EPS Next Y24.03%
EPS Next 2Y29.91%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
EPS Next 5Y22.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%-15.08%
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y7.61%
Revenue Next 5Y8.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 3Y81.22%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year190.57%
EBIT Next 3Y52.27%
EBIT Next 5Y34.01%
FCF growth 1Y-49.71%
FCF growth 3Y-17.96%
FCF growth 5Y18.76%
OCF growth 1Y-14.56%
OCF growth 3Y6.28%
OCF growth 5Y21.25%
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT / GFL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GFL.
Can you provide the valuation status for GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT?
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL) is 72.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.73.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GFL stock?
The dividend rating of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.82%.