GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:GFL - CA36168Q1046 - Common Stock
61.99 CAD
+0.13 (+0.21%)
Overall GFL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GFL against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. GFL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GFL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GFL was profitable.
GFL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GFL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GFL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GFL's Return On Assets of 19.14% is amongst the best of the industry. GFL outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
GFL has a better Return On Equity (46.28%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GFL (1.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GFL is significantly below the industry average of 7.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.89%) for GFL is above the 3 year average (1.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.14% | ||
| ROE | 46.28% | ||
| ROIC | 1.89% |
ROA(3y)-1.87%
ROA(5y)-3.18%
ROE(3y)-5.77%
ROE(5y)-9.45%
ROIC(3y)1.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 49.00%, GFL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GFL's Operating Margin of 6.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GFL outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
GFL's Gross Margin of 20.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFL is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GFL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 49% | ||
| GM | 20.03% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y25.55%
GM growth 5Y15.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GFL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GFL has more shares outstanding
GFL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GFL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that GFL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GFL (1.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GFL is 37.92, which is on the high side as it means it would take GFL, 37.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GFL (37.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GFL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating GFL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GFL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GFL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC6.88%
2.3 Liquidity
GFL has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that GFL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GFL's Current ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFL is outperformed by 70.83% of its industry peers.
GFL has a Quick Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that GFL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GFL's Quick ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFL is outperformed by 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GFL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.71%.
GFL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GFL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.61% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.71%
EPS 3Y24.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-27.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y12.47%
Revenue growth 5Y18.63%
Sales Q2Q%-13.85%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.45% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
GFL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y21.89%
EPS Next 5Y20.45%
Revenue Next Year-16.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GFL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 98.40.
GFL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.67, GFL is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 55.40, the valuation of GFL can be described as expensive.
GFL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
GFL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GFL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GFL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 117.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of GFL may justify a higher PE ratio.
GFL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y21.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.13%, GFL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, GFL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.13, GFL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
5.2 History
GFL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
GFL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
GFL pays out 0.86% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.86%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y21.89%
TSX:GFL (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
61.99
+0.13 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.36B
Revenue(TTM)7.86B
Net Income(TTM)3.55B
Analysts76.25
Price Target75.36 (21.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.86%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-340.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-694.06%
Max EPS beat(2)13.57%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-167.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-694.06%
Max EPS beat(4)13.57%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-94.31%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-39.7%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.6%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.15%
PT rev (1m)-2.01%
PT rev (3m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 117.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.06 | ||
| P/B | 2.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.63
EY1.02%
EPS(NY)1.12
Fwd EY1.8%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY0.85%
OCF(TTM)3.86
OCFY6.23%
SpS20.06
BVpS21.24
TBVpS-1.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.14% | ||
| ROE | 46.28% | ||
| ROCE | 2.63% | ||
| ROIC | 1.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.79% | ||
| OM | 6.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 49% | ||
| GM | 20.03% | ||
| FCFM | 2.63% |
ROA(3y)-1.87%
ROA(5y)-3.18%
ROE(3y)-5.77%
ROE(5y)-9.45%
ROIC(3y)1.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.86%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)1.52%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y25.55%
GM growth 5Y15.32%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 5.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score6
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)66.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.71%
EPS 3Y24.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-27.32%
EPS Next Y-23.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y21.89%
EPS Next 5Y20.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y12.47%
Revenue growth 5Y18.63%
Sales Q2Q%-13.85%
Revenue Next Year-16.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y40.36%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year257.18%
EBIT Next 3Y63.05%
EBIT Next 5Y42.41%
FCF growth 1Y34.92%
FCF growth 3Y11.47%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y21.86%
OCF growth 3Y19.71%
OCF growth 5Y43.74%
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT / GFL.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GFL.CA.
What is the valuation status of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) stock?
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.86%.