WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:UWS • US94106L1098
Current stock price
196.3 EUR
-3.05 (-1.53%)
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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
- In the past year UWS was profitable.
- 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's Return On Assets of 5.91% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a Return On Equity of 27.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.05%) than 80.00% 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 8.44%.
| 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
- UWS has a Profit Margin of 10.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of UWS (18.28%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
- UWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 40.44%, UWS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% 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 | 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UWS is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for UWS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, UWS has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for UWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.94 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 2.94, UWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS is 8.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take UWS, 8.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.13. This is in the better half of the industry: UWS outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.22, UWS is doing worse than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.5%
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.
- UWS has a worse Current ratio (0.89) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, UWS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.23% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.75%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
EPS Next 5Y10.99%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. UWS.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.67, the valuation of UWS can be described as expensive.
- UWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, UWS is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.18, the valuation of UWS can be described as expensive.
- UWS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- UWS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.44 |
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.
- UWS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)2.32
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
5. UWS.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.72.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, UWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of UWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.67%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.67%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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.
- UWS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP49.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
UWS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:UWS (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
196.3
-3.05 (-1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners84.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap79.09B
Revenue(TTM)25.20B
Net Income(TTM)2.71B
Analysts80.51
Price Target217.29 (10.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.67%
DP49.26%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.18 | ||
| P/S | 3.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.33 | ||
| P/B | 9.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.44 |
EPS(TTM)6.4
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)7.22
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)5.97
FCFY3.04%
OCF(TTM)12.81
OCFY6.52%
SpS53.42
BVpS21.17
TBVpS-16.23
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)2.32
Graham Number55.22
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 | 2.94 |
F-Score7
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y12.75%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
EPS Next 5Y10.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.62%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y10.36%
EBIT growth 5Y12.92%
EBIT Next Year76.2%
EBIT Next 3Y25.97%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UWS.DE.
What is the valuation status of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) stock?
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for UWS stock?
The financial health rating of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UWS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) is expected to grow by 12.75% in the next year.