WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
189.06 EUR
+1.92 (+1.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UWS. UWS was compared to 42 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UWS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. UWS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UWS had positive earnings in the past year.
UWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
UWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
UWS's Return On Assets of 5.62% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 26.94%, UWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.48%, UWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.52%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.26%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.62% | ||
| ROE | 26.94% | ||
| ROIC | 8.48% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.35%, 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 17.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.99%, UWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 39.99% |
OM growth 3Y4.47%
OM growth 5Y1.08%
PM growth 3Y7.11%
PM growth 5Y2.87%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UWS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
UWS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UWS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that UWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UWS has a Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS is 9.73, which is on the high side as it means it would take UWS, 9.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UWS outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.36, UWS is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
UWS has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that UWS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UWS (0.84) is worse than 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UWS has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UWS have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
UWS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.29% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 15.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, UWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%1.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%14.87%
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 8.90% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue Next Year15.17%
Revenue Next 2Y10.25%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.35.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as UWS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say UWS is valued inline with the index average.
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.69.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, UWS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than UWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
UWS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UWS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
UWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.51
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.78.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.85%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
50.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UWS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
UWS's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
FRA:UWS (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
189.06
+1.92 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap76.17B
Revenue(TTM)24.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.56B
Analysts81.05
Price Target214.5 (13.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP50.78%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.66%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(4)0.19%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.84%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.96%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)0.97%
PT rev (3m)-4.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.69 | ||
| P/S | 3.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.19 | ||
| P/B | 9.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.63 |
EPS(TTM)6.23
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)7.36
Fwd EY3.89%
FCF(TTM)5.11
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)12.45
OCFY6.59%
SpS52.69
BVpS20.24
TBVpS-17.54
PEG (NY)4.51
PEG (5Y)2.95
Graham Number53.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.62% | ||
| ROE | 26.94% | ||
| ROCE | 10.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.42% | ||
| OM | 17.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 39.99% | ||
| FCFM | 9.69% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexgc 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 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score4
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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)0%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%1.02%
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%14.87%
Revenue Next Year15.17%
Revenue Next 2Y10.25%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
EBIT growth 1Y3.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.63%
EBIT Next 3Y26.67%
EBIT Next 5Y17.52%
FCF growth 1Y43.75%
FCF growth 3Y-3.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.98%
OCF growth 1Y33.52%
OCF growth 3Y7.51%
OCF growth 5Y6.83%
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / UWS.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC?
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 50.78%.