WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (UWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UWS - US94106L1098 - Common Stock
189.56 EUR
+2.46 (+1.31%)
Taking everything into account, UWS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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.
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 in the better half of the industry: UWS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Return On Equity of 26.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UWS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UWS (8.48%) is better than 75.00% 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 8.20%.
| 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 95.00% of its industry peers.
UWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UWS's Operating Margin of 17.64% is amongst the best of the industry. UWS outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
UWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UWS has a Gross Margin (39.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
UWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
UWS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UWS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that UWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UWS (2.85) is better than 80.00% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UWS outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
UWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UWS has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: UWS underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that UWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UWS's Quick ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UWS is outperformed by 65.00% 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%.
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 15.88%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% on average over the past years.
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 8.90% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue Next Year15.17%
Revenue Next 2Y10.25%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.67 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UWS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as UWS.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. UWS is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UWS.
UWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.35), we can say UWS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UWS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UWS is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as UWS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.88 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of UWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.56
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, UWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 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 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
FRA:UWS (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
189.56
+2.46 (+1.31%)
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 Cap76.37B
Revenue(TTM)24.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.56B
Analysts81.05
Price Target214.5 (13.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.56
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)0.97%
PT rev (3m)-2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.96 | ||
| P/S | 3.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.34 | ||
| P/B | 9.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.88 |
EPS(TTM)6.18
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)7.3
Fwd EY3.85%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)12.35
OCFY6.52%
SpS52.29
BVpS20.08
TBVpS-17.4
PEG (NY)4.56
PEG (5Y)2.98
Graham Number52.84
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 | 2.85 |
F-Score4
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
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 2Y10.25%
Revenue Next 3Y8.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
EBIT growth 1Y3.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y8.54%
EBIT Next Year74.63%
EBIT Next 3Y26.67%
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 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%.