WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
188 EUR
-0.5 (-0.27%)
Taking everything into account, UWS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UWS was compared to 42 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. UWS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UWS was profitable.
In the past year UWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
UWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UWS has a Return On Assets of 5.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of UWS (26.94%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
UWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.48%) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
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 7.69%.
| 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
UWS's Profit Margin of 10.35% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
UWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.64%, UWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UWS has a Gross Margin of 39.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UWS outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
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 | 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.
The debt/assets ratio for UWS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that UWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.81, UWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UWS would need 9.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS (9.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.36, UWS is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UWS's Current ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UWS is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, UWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 15.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
UWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.38% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.90% 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 7.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue Next Year13.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.89, the valuation of UWS can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as UWS.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, UWS is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.31, 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UWS is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies 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 | 36.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.57 |
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)4.36
PEG (5Y)2.9
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.82, UWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, UWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
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%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
FRA:UWS (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
188
-0.5 (-0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap75.74B
Revenue(TTM)24.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.56B
Analysts78.82
Price Target212.44 (13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.61
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)-5.24%
PT rev (3m)-5.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.31 | ||
| P/S | 3.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.96 | ||
| P/B | 9.2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.57 |
EPS(TTM)6.29
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)7.43
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)5.15
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)12.57
OCFY6.68%
SpS53.19
BVpS20.43
TBVpS-17.7
PEG (NY)4.36
PEG (5Y)2.9
Graham Number53.77
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 | 2.81 |
F-Score4
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%14.87%
Revenue Next Year13.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
EBIT growth 1Y3.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.99%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
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.
What is the valuation status for UWS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of UWS stock?
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for UWS stock?
The financial health rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.78%.