WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
188.18 EUR
+0.72 (+0.38%)
Taking everything into account, UWS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UWS was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UWS scores excellent on profitability, 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.
In the past year UWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.62%, UWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
UWS has a Return On Equity of 26.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: UWS outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UWS is in line with the industry average of 7.96%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of UWS (10.35%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
UWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UWS has a better Operating Margin (17.64%) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UWS has remained more or less at the same level.
UWS has a Gross Margin (39.99%) which 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 | 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
UWS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UWS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UWS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
UWS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.80 is amongst the best of 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS (9.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36 is on the high side and indicates that UWS has dependencies on debt financing.
UWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UWS (0.84) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.80, UWS is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UWS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
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
UWS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.27% yearly.
UWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y9.27%
Revenue Next Year13.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.82, the valuation of UWS can be described as expensive.
UWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say UWS is valued inline with the index average.
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.22.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UWS is valued a bit 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 | 36.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.47 |
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 decent profitability rating of UWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.35
PEG (5Y)2.9
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.17.
UWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UWS grows each year by 7.85%, which is quite nice.
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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
188.18
+0.72 (+0.38%)
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 Cap75.80B
Revenue(TTM)24.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.56B
Analysts78.82
Price Target212.44 (12.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.62
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)-2.05%
PT rev (3m)-2.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.22 | ||
| P/S | 3.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.9 | ||
| P/B | 9.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.47 |
EPS(TTM)6.31
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)7.46
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)5.18
FCFY2.75%
OCF(TTM)12.63
OCFY6.71%
SpS53.43
BVpS20.52
TBVpS-17.78
PEG (NY)4.35
PEG (5Y)2.9
Graham Number53.98
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 | 2.8 |
F-Score4
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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 5Y9.27%
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 5Y7.47%
EBIT growth 1Y3.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.99%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5Y17.63%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC?
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%.