WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
186.12 EUR
+0.26 (+0.14%)
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. UWS has an excellent profitability rating, but 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
UWS had positive earnings in the past year.
UWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UWS has always been profitable.
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.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of UWS (8.48%) is better than 73.81% 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 8.42%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (10.35%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of UWS (17.64%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UWS has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.99%, UWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same 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.
UWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UWS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UWS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 in the better half of the industry: UWS outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
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.
UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.73) which 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.36) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.55%
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.
UWS's Current ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UWS is outperformed by 66.67% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.80) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, UWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.88% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.79%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.67%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue Next Year15.17%
Revenue Next 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y8.68%
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 30.07, the valuation of UWS can be described as expensive.
UWS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
UWS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.45.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. UWS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as UWS.
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 | 36.66 | ||
| 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)4.43
PEG (5Y)2.92
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.67%
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 2.69, UWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, UWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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.
The dividend of UWS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.78%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.67%
FRA:UWS (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
186.12
+0.26 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap74.98B
Revenue(TTM)24.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.56B
Analysts81.05
Price Target213.59 (14.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
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)-2.74%
PT rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.45 | ||
| P/S | 3.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.04 | ||
| P/B | 9.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.63 |
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)7.31
Fwd EY3.93%
FCF(TTM)5.08
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)12.38
OCFY6.65%
SpS52.38
BVpS20.12
TBVpS-17.43
PEG (NY)4.43
PEG (5Y)2.92
Graham Number52.93
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
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 Y6.79%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.67%
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 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y8.68%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
EBIT growth 1Y3.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.63%
EBIT Next 3Y26.68%
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
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 2 / 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%.