WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
187.52 EUR
+0.1 (+0.05%)
Taking everything into account, UWS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UWS was compared to 42 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UWS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. UWS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UWS was profitable.
In the past year UWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years UWS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UWS has a Return On Assets of 5.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
UWS's Return On Equity of 29.57% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.37%, UWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.52%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.63%.
| 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
UWS's Profit Margin of 11.36% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
UWS has a Operating Margin of 18.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UWS has a Gross Margin (39.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for UWS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UWS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
UWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.10. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UWS would need 11.10 years to pay back of 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.
UWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UWS is outperformed by 73.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UWS has a Current ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of UWS (0.86) is worse than 61.90% 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.
UWS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.29% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 14.18% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, UWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.38% on average per year.
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
UWS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.50% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.75%
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue Next Year15.69%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.85%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UWS.
UWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
UWS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.87, the valuation of UWS can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UWS.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.87 |
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 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as UWS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.9
PEG (5Y)2.93
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.22.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.85%!
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 more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
FRA:UWS (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
187.52
+0.1 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap75.54B
Analysts78.13
Price Target220.52 (17.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
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)-1.62%
PT rev (3m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.87 | ||
| P/S | 3.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.68 | ||
| P/B | 9.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.21 |
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)7.54
Fwd EY4.02%
FCF(TTM)4.6
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)11.96
OCFY6.38%
SpS50.94
BVpS19.57
TBVpS-18.39
PEG (NY)3.9
PEG (5Y)2.93
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
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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 Y7.75%
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.18%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%19.03%
Revenue Next Year15.69%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.85%
EBIT growth 1Y4.5%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.99%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5Y17.76%
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%