WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US94106L1098 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to UWS. UWS was compared to 39 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While UWS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, UWS is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS has been profitable.
UWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
UWS's Return On Assets of 6.01% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Return On Equity of 30.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
UWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.23%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
UWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.52%. This is above the industry average of 7.40%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 30.92% | ||
| ROIC | 8.23% |
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
UWS has a better Profit Margin (11.67%) than 94.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
UWS has a Operating Margin of 18.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UWS has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.40%, UWS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.59% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.67% | ||
| GM | 39.4% |
OM growth 3Y4.47%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y7.11%
PM growth 5Y2.87%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y-3.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UWS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
UWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UWS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UWS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that UWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.83, UWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.98. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UWS would need 12.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.98, UWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.65 is on the high side and indicates that UWS has dependencies on debt financing.
UWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.6%
2.3 Liquidity
UWS has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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 Current ratio value of 0.83, UWS is not doing good in the industry: 71.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UWS's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UWS is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
UWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.77%.
UWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.84%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%-4.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.77%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%16.65%
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 8.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.72%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue Next Year16.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.83%
Revenue Next 3Y8.64%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UWS.
UWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. UWS is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.54, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UWS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, UWS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.54 |
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 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.63
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.32.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
46.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UWS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of UWS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.32%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
FRA:UWS (7/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
192.9
-0.3 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap77.62B
Analysts77.65
Price Target221.3 (14.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend2.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP46.32%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(2)0.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(4)0.88%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.79%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.43%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.74%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.92%
PT rev (1m)-0.64%
PT rev (3m)-1.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.54 | ||
| P/S | 3.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.39 | ||
| P/B | 10.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.43 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)3.9
FCFY2.02%
OCF(TTM)11.09
OCFY5.75%
SpS48.61
BVpS18.34
TBVpS-18.86
PEG (NY)3.63
PEG (5Y)3.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 30.92% | ||
| ROCE | 10.64% | ||
| ROIC | 8.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.06% | ||
| OM | 18.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.67% | ||
| GM | 39.4% | ||
| FCFM | 8.01% |
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 5Y-3.63%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 140.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)7.84%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%-4.57%
EPS Next Y8.72%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.77%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%16.65%
Revenue Next Year16.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.83%
Revenue Next 3Y8.64%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
EBIT growth 1Y3.76%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.82%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y23.04%
FCF growth 3Y-3.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.98%
OCF growth 1Y21.03%
OCF growth 3Y7.51%
OCF growth 5Y6.83%