WCN:CA:TSX-Waste Connections Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Waste Management | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 223.02

Change

-0.18 (-0.08)%

Market Cap

CAD 18.35B

Volume

0.22M

Analyst Target

CAD 89.21
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About

Waste Connections Inc is an integrated municipal solid waste services company. The Company provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly secondary markets in the U.S.

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Largest Industry Peers for Waste Management

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
GFL:CA Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc

+0.76 (+1.78%)

CAD 16.64B
SES:CA Secure Energy Services Inc.

-0.13 (-1.14%)

CAD 2.97B
ANRG:CA Anaergia Inc

N/A

CAD 0.04B

ETFs Containing WCN:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Waste Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 12.72% 50% F 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.19% 50% F 5% F
Total Return 12.91% 50% F 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.72% 75% C 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.78% 50% F 14% F
Total Return 18.49% 75% C 75% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 78.79% 100% F 82% B
Dividend Return 4.31% 50% F 18% F
Total Return 83.10% 100% F 81% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.74% 50% F 82% B
Dividend Return 13.47% 50% F 80% B-
Total Return 0.73% 67% D+ 29% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 9.53% 100% F 72% C
Risk Adjusted Return 141.34% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 18.35B 100% F 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Waste Management) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 51.60 67% 10%
Price/Book Ratio 5.64 25% 11%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 28.01 25% 7%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 30.30 25% 7%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.30% 75% 65%
Return on Invested Capital 10.37% 75% 71%
Return on Assets 4.79% 75% 74%
Debt to Equity Ratio 87.42% 75% 37%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.