WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
178.28 EUR
+0.76 (+0.43%)
Overall UWS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UWS against 42 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UWS has an excellent profitability rating, 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
UWS had positive earnings in the past year.
UWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years UWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.62%, UWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UWS (26.94%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
UWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.48%) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
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 7.96%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.62% | ||
| ROE | 26.94% | ||
| ROIC | 8.48% |
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 10.35% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.64%, UWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.99%, UWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 39.99% |
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.
UWS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.74. This is not the best score and indicates that UWS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UWS has a better Altman-Z score (2.74) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
UWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UWS would need 9.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UWS (2.36) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.31%
2.3 Liquidity
UWS has a Current Ratio of 0.84. 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 has a worse Current ratio (0.84) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. 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 Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, UWS is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UWS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
Measured over the past years, UWS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.29% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, UWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.88% in the last year.
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)0%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%1.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%14.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, UWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y9.27%
Revenue Next Year13.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.57.
UWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. UWS is around the same levels.
UWS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.17.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, UWS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UWS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UWS is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UWS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
UWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.16
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.30.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
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
UWS pays out 50.78% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of UWS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.78%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
FRA:UWS (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
178.28
+0.76 (+0.43%)
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 Cap71.82B
Revenue(TTM)24.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.56B
Analysts78.82
Price Target219.61 (23.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP50.78%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.66%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(4)0.19%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.84%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.96%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)-2.05%
PT rev (3m)-2.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.28 | ||
| P/B | 8.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.01 |
EPS(TTM)6.24
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)7.37
Fwd EY4.14%
FCF(TTM)5.12
FCFY2.87%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY7%
SpS52.82
BVpS20.29
TBVpS-17.58
PEG (NY)4.16
PEG (5Y)2.78
Graham Number53.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.62% | ||
| ROE | 26.94% | ||
| ROCE | 10.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.42% | ||
| OM | 17.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 39.99% | ||
| FCFM | 9.69% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
F-Score4
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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)0%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%1.02%
EPS Next Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y9.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%14.87%
Revenue Next Year13.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
EBIT growth 1Y3.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.99%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5Y17.63%
FCF growth 1Y43.75%
FCF growth 3Y-3.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.98%
OCF growth 1Y33.52%
OCF growth 3Y7.51%
OCF growth 5Y6.83%
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / UWS.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UWS.DE.
What is the valuation status for UWS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of UWS stock?
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for UWS stock?
The financial health rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.78%.