GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:GFL • CA36168Q1046
Current stock price
54.06 CAD
-1.01 (-1.83%)
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This GFL.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GFL.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GFL was profitable.
- In the past year GFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years GFL reported 4 times negative net income.
- In the past 5 years GFL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GFL's Return On Assets of 19.61% is amongst the best of the industry. GFL outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 51.81%, GFL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- GFL has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GFL outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
- GFL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.30%. This is below the industry average of 6.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.30%) for GFL is below the current ROIC(1.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.61% | ||
| ROE | 51.81% | ||
| ROIC | 1.66% |
ROA(3y)5.2%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)13.22%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)1.3%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- GFL has a better Profit Margin (57.19%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.04%, GFL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- GFL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GFL has a worse Gross Margin (20.67%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GFL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 57.19% | ||
| GM | 20.67% |
OM growth 3Y82.53%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.55%
GM growth 5Y35.47%
2. GFL.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- GFL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GFL has less shares outstanding
- GFL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GFL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GFL has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that GFL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of GFL (1.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GFL is 45.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take GFL, 45.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GFL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 45.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GFL outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
- GFL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GFL (1.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 45.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- GFL has a Current Ratio of 0.58. 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 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFL is outperformed by 69.57% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that GFL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GFL has a Quick ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: GFL underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. GFL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GFL have decreased by -8.54% in the last year.
- GFL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.92% yearly.
- The Revenue for GFL has decreased by -15.85% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, GFL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y16.55%
EPS 5Y34.92%
EPS Q2Q%63.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%-15.08%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.47% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, GFL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y29.19%
EPS Next 2Y32.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.59%
EPS Next 5Y25.47%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y7.72%
Revenue Next 5Y7.99%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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. GFL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GFL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 71.13.
- GFL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- GFL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 55.06, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GFL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GFL.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, GFL is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GFL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GFL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 110.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- GFL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GFL's earnings are expected to grow with 33.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)2.04
EPS Next 2Y32.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.59%
5. GFL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GFL has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.12, GFL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, GFL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GFL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.61%!
- 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)15.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 0.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GFL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GFL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP0.82%
EPS Next 2Y32.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.59%
GFL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:GFL (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
54.06
-1.01 (-1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners101.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.38B
Revenue(TTM)6.62B
Net Income(TTM)3.78B
Analysts75.56
Price Target73.55 (36.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.61%
DP0.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date01-13 2026-01-13 (0.0154)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)36.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.76%
Max EPS beat(2)84.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-151.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-694.06%
Max EPS beat(4)84.61%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-77.75%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.39%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)16.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.08%
PT rev (1m)1.1%
PT rev (3m)-2.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 110.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.73 | ||
| P/B | 2.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY1.41%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY1.82%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)3.67
OCFY6.79%
SpS18.46
BVpS20.37
TBVpS-3.76
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)2.04
Graham Number18.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.61% | ||
| ROE | 51.81% | ||
| ROCE | 2.31% | ||
| ROIC | 1.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.36% | ||
| OM | 6.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 57.19% | ||
| GM | 20.67% | ||
| FCFM | 2.64% |
ROA(3y)5.2%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)13.22%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)1.3%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.31%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)1.8%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y57%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y80.45%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y82.53%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.55%
GM growth 5Y35.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 45.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 4.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score7
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)78.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y16.55%
EPS 5Y34.92%
EPS Q2Q%63.64%
EPS Next Y29.19%
EPS Next 2Y32.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.59%
EPS Next 5Y25.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%-15.08%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y7.72%
Revenue Next 5Y7.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 3Y81.22%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year189.5%
EBIT Next 3Y52.5%
EBIT Next 5Y35.3%
FCF growth 1Y-49.71%
FCF growth 3Y-17.96%
FCF growth 5Y18.76%
OCF growth 1Y-14.56%
OCF growth 3Y6.28%
OCF growth 5Y21.25%
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT / GFL.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 for GFL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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.
How financially healthy is GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT?
The financial health rating of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT (GFL.CA) is expected to grow by 29.19% in the next year.