WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:UWS • US94106L1098
Current stock price
197 EUR
-3.65 (-1.82%)
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This UWS.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. UWS.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year UWS was profitable.
- UWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years UWS has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years UWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- UWS has a Return On Assets of 5.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
- UWS's Return On Equity of 27.11% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: UWS outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UWS is in line with the industry average of 8.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.91% | ||
| ROE | 27.11% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% |
ROA(3y)6.36%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)31.25%
ROE(5y)30.39%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.74%, UWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- UWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of UWS (18.28%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- UWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- UWS has a Gross Margin (40.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- UWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.74% | ||
| GM | 40.44% |
OM growth 3Y1.65%
OM growth 5Y2.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.84%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
2. UWS.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UWS is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for UWS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- UWS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for UWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.93 indicates that UWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of UWS (2.93) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS is 8.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take UWS, 8.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.22 is on the high side and indicates that UWS has dependencies on debt financing.
- UWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, UWS is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- UWS's Quick ratio of 0.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UWS outperforms 43.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. UWS.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- UWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.73%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 14.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, UWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.73%
EPS 3Y10.29%
EPS 5Y13.23%
EPS Q2Q%13.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.99% 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 5.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y10.99%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. UWS.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.45.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. UWS is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.05, the valuation of UWS can be described as expensive.
- UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- UWS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.05 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of UWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- UWS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)2.3
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
5. UWS.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.14, UWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of UWS grows each year by 8.67%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.67%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- UWS pays out 49.26% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of UWS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
UWS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:UWS (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
197
-3.65 (-1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners83.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap79.46B
Revenue(TTM)25.20B
Net Income(TTM)2.71B
Analysts81.05
Price Target217.2 (10.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend2.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.67%
DP49.26%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.76%
Max EPS beat(4)0.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.88%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.39%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.83%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.55%
PT rev (1m)1.4%
PT rev (3m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.05 | ||
| P/S | 3.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.25 | ||
| P/B | 9.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.37 |
EPS(TTM)6.47
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)7.28
Fwd EY3.7%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY3.06%
OCF(TTM)12.92
OCFY6.56%
SpS53.89
BVpS21.36
TBVpS-16.37
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)2.3
Graham Number55.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.91% | ||
| ROE | 27.11% | ||
| ROCE | 11.43% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.25% | ||
| OM | 18.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.74% | ||
| GM | 40.44% | ||
| FCFM | 11.17% |
ROA(3y)6.36%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)31.25%
ROE(5y)30.39%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
ROICexc(3y)9.51%
ROICexc(5y)9.63%
ROICexgc(3y)16.39%
ROICexgc(5y)16.26%
ROCE(3y)11.88%
ROCE(5y)12.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.93%
OM growth 3Y1.65%
OM growth 5Y2.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.84%
PM growth 5Y1.79%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)131.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.07%
Profit Quality(3y)87.26%
Profit Quality(5y)96.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.73%
EPS 3Y10.29%
EPS 5Y13.23%
EPS Q2Q%13.53%
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y10.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y10.36%
EBIT growth 5Y12.92%
EBIT Next Year76.23%
EBIT Next 3Y25.99%
EBIT Next 5Y17.2%
FCF growth 1Y30.43%
FCF growth 3Y13.05%
FCF growth 5Y9.72%
OCF growth 1Y12.12%
OCF growth 3Y10.03%
OCF growth 5Y12.17%
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / UWS.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UWS.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is WASTE MANAGEMENT INC?
The financial health rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for UWS stock?
The dividend rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.26%.