WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US94106L1098 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
UWS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UWS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. UWS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UWS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
UWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UWS has a Return On Assets of 5.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.57%, UWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.37%) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UWS is above the industry average of 7.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.95% | ||
| ROE | 29.57% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)6.33%
ROE(3y)33.11%
ROE(5y)28.98%
ROIC(3y)9.52%
ROIC(5y)9.04%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.36%, UWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of UWS (18.04%) is better than 92.68% of its industry peers.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of UWS (39.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.36% | ||
| GM | 39.72% |
OM growth 3Y4.47%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y7.11%
PM growth 5Y2.87%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UWS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UWS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
UWS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UWS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS is 11.10, which is on the high side as it means it would take UWS, 11.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS (11.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.51, UWS is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
UWS has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that UWS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, UWS is doing worse than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that UWS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UWS's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UWS is outperformed by 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.47% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 14.18% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%5.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.18%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%19.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.67%
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue Next Year16.09%
Revenue Next 2Y10.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.36.
UWS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.52.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UWS.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. UWS is more expensive than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UWS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as UWS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.20, UWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
UWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UWS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
46.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UWS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
UWS's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
FRA:UWS (8/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
199.48
+1.52 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap80.36B
Analysts77.65
Price Target221.31 (10.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend2.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP46.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.66%
Max EPS beat(2)0.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(4)0.88%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.19%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.55%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.79%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 | ||
| P/S | 3.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.3 | ||
| P/B | 9.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.61 |
EPS(TTM)6.36
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)7.82
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)4.71
FCFY2.36%
OCF(TTM)12.24
OCFY6.13%
SpS52.13
BVpS20.03
TBVpS-18.83
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)3.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.95% | ||
| ROE | 29.57% | ||
| ROCE | 10.83% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.46% | ||
| OM | 18.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.36% | ||
| GM | 39.72% | ||
| FCFM | 9.03% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)6.33%
ROE(3y)33.11%
ROE(5y)28.98%
ROIC(3y)9.52%
ROIC(5y)9.04%
ROICexc(3y)9.65%
ROICexc(5y)9.16%
ROICexgc(3y)16.08%
ROICexgc(5y)15.26%
ROCE(3y)12.3%
ROCE(5y)11.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.51%
OM growth 3Y4.47%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y7.11%
PM growth 5Y2.87%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)136.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.66%
Profit Quality(3y)81.63%
Profit Quality(5y)99.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%5.49%
EPS Next Y8.67%
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.18%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%19.03%
Revenue Next Year16.09%
Revenue Next 2Y10.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.02%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
EBIT growth 1Y4.5%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.82%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y43.63%
FCF growth 3Y-3.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.98%
OCF growth 1Y30.59%
OCF growth 3Y7.51%
OCF growth 5Y6.83%