WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
184.1 EUR
-0.36 (-0.2%)
Overall UWS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UWS 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.
In the past 5 years UWS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UWS has a better Return On Assets (5.95%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
UWS's Return On Equity of 29.57% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UWS (8.37%) is better than 73.17% 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 | 5.95% | ||
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.36%, UWS belongs to the top 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 87.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UWS has remained more or less at the same level.
UWS's Gross Margin of 39.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UWS outperforms 48.78% of 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.
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
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.
UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.51 is on the high side and indicates that UWS has dependencies on debt financing.
UWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.31%
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.
The Current ratio of UWS (0.86) is worse than 73.17% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, UWS is not doing good in the industry: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.47%.
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.
UWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.18%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, UWS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.66% on average per year.
UWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.75%
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year15.67%
Revenue Next 2Y10.73%
Revenue Next 3Y9.04%
Revenue Next 5Y7.73%
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 29.60.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say UWS is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UWS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UWS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say UWS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UWS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
UWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of UWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)2.88
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.00.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
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 more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
FRA:UWS (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
184.1
-0.36 (-0.2%)
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 Cap74.16B
Analysts78.18
Price Target224.2 (21.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
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)1.67%
PT rev (3m)1.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.37 | ||
| P/B | 9.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
EPS(TTM)6.22
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.1%
FCF(TTM)4.61
FCFY2.5%
OCF(TTM)11.97
OCFY6.5%
SpS51.01
BVpS19.6
TBVpS-18.42
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)2.88
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
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 5Y9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.18%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%19.03%
Revenue Next Year15.67%
Revenue Next 2Y10.73%
Revenue Next 3Y9.04%
Revenue Next 5Y7.73%
EBIT growth 1Y4.5%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.99%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5Y17.93%
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%