WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
182.52 EUR
+0.58 (+0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to UWS. UWS was compared to 40 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UWS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, UWS is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
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
UWS has a better Return On Assets (5.95%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Return On Equity of 29.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
UWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.37%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UWS is above the industry average of 7.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.95% | ||
| ROE | 29.57% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% |
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 (11.36%) than 92.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UWS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of UWS (18.04%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.72%, UWS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.50% 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 | 18.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.36% | ||
| GM | 39.72% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UWS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
The Debt to FCF ratio of UWS is 11.10, which is on the high side as it means it would take UWS, 11.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UWS has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
UWS has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that UWS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.86, UWS is not doing good in the industry: 67.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UWS has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. 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 of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UWS outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
UWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.18%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%5.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.18%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%19.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.73%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue Next Year15.69%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.85%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.82, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UWS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say UWS is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UWS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UWS.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. UWS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than UWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as UWS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
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.
PEG (NY)3.86
PEG (5Y)2.9
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.32, UWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
UWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
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
46.71% 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, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
FRA:UWS (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
182.52
+0.58 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.52B
Analysts78.13
Price Target220.52 (20.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.85%
DP46.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.66%
Max EPS beat(2)0.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.87%
Max EPS beat(4)0.88%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.19%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.55%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.79%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.2%
PT rev (1m)-1.95%
PT rev (3m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.61 | ||
| P/S | 3.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.48 | ||
| P/B | 9.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
EPS(TTM)6.12
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)7.42
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)4.54
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)11.79
OCFY6.46%
SpS50.23
BVpS19.3
TBVpS-18.14
PEG (NY)3.86
PEG (5Y)2.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.95% | ||
| ROE | 29.57% | ||
| ROCE | 10.83% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.46% | ||
| OM | 18.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.36% | ||
| GM | 39.72% | ||
| FCFM | 9.03% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)4.47%
EPS 3Y14.23%
EPS 5Y10.29%
EPS Q2Q%5.49%
EPS Next Y7.73%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.18%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%19.03%
Revenue Next Year15.69%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.85%
EBIT growth 1Y4.5%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year75.08%
EBIT Next 3Y27.2%
EBIT Next 5Y17.76%
FCF growth 1Y43.63%
FCF growth 3Y-3.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.98%
OCF growth 1Y30.59%
OCF growth 3Y7.51%
OCF growth 5Y6.83%