WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:UWS • US94106L1098
Current stock price
200.65 EUR
-2.95 (-1.45%)
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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
- UWS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year UWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years UWS has always been profitable.
- UWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- UWS has a better Return On Assets (5.91%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a Return On Equity of 27.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 80.95% 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 8.26%.
| 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 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
- UWS has a Operating Margin of 18.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of UWS (40.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UWS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- 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 more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, UWS has less shares outstanding
- UWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- UWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.97. This is not the best score and indicates that UWS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- UWS has a better Altman-Z score (2.97) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as UWS would need 8.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.22 is on the high side and indicates that UWS has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.22, UWS is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- UWS has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that UWS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, UWS is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- UWS has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that UWS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- UWS has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. UWS.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.73% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, UWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.24% in the last year.
- UWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.62% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, UWS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.99% on average per year.
- 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 Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
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.
- 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 30.73.
- UWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, UWS is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.30, UWS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- UWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. UWS is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- UWS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.67 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as UWS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)2.32
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.
- UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.17.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, 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 (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
200.65
-2.95 (-1.45%)
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 Cap80.93B
Revenue(TTM)25.20B
Net Income(TTM)2.71B
Analysts81.05
Price Target217.2 (8.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend2.89
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)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.3 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.39 | ||
| P/B | 9.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.67 |
EPS(TTM)6.53
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)7.35
Fwd EY3.66%
FCF(TTM)6.08
FCFY3.03%
OCF(TTM)13.04
OCFY6.5%
SpS54.39
BVpS21.56
TBVpS-16.52
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)2.32
Graham Number56.28
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 | 2.97 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
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 2 / 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%.