Waste Connections, Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Waste Connections, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 37.88B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 51.00B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 37.88B |
| Enterprise Value | 51.00B |
Share Statistics
Waste Connections, Inc. currently has 254.21M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 254.21M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Waste Connections, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 39.53. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.34, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 5.32.
| PE Ratio | 39.53 |
| PS Ratio | 4.34 |
| PB Ratio | 5.32 |
| P/TBV Ratio | -17.99 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 17.28 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 17.24 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Waste Connections, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.33 and an EV/FCF ratio of 19.05. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.31 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 27.32 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 5.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.33 |
| EV / EBIT | 27.32 |
| EV / FCF | 19.05 |
Financial Position
Waste Connections, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.69, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 116.99, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 9.15 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.69 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
| Debt / Equity | 116.99 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.02 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.15 |
Financial Efficiency
Waste Connections, Inc. posts a return on equity of 13.40 and a return on invested capital of 8.30.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.40 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.09 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 8.30 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 7.76 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | N/A |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Waste Connections, Inc. has paid 334.11M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 24.06.
| Income Tax | 334.11M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 24.06 |
Stock Price Statistics
Waste Connections, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately -22.87118% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 158.36, while the 200-day moving average is 168.77.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | -22.87118% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 158.36 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 168.77 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Waste Connections, Inc. generated 9.61B in revenue and converted that into 1.05B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.10. EBITDA reached 3.12B, while operating income came in at 1.87B.
| Revenue | 9.61B |
| Gross Profit | 4.08B |
| Operating Income | 1.87B |
| Pretax Income | 1.39B |
| Net Income | 1.05B |
| EBITDA | 3.12B |
| EBIT | 1.87B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 4.10 |
Balance Sheet
Waste Connections, Inc. holds 112.45M in cash and equivalents against 9.43B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 8.99B. Total book value stands at 7.83B, with working capital of -631.15M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 112.45M |
| Total Debt | 9.43B |
| Net Debt | 8.99B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 7.83B |
| Book Value Per Share | 30.52 |
| Working Capital | -631.15M |
Cash Flow
Waste Connections, Inc. produced 2.42B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.42B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.42B |
| FCF Per Share | 9.42 |
Margins
Waste Connections, Inc. operates with a gross margin of 42.50, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 19.43 and net profit margin of 10.97 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 42.50 |
| Operating Margin | 19.43 |
| Pretax Margin | 14.45 |
| Profit Margin | 10.97 |
| EBITDA Margin | 32.51 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 32.35 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.33 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 32.35 |
| Shareholder Yield | 1.37 |
| FCF Yield | 5.79 |
Stock Splits
Waste Connections, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 19, 2017 with a 2:3 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 6/19/2017 |
| Split Ratio | 2:3 |
Scores
Waste Connections, Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 3.98, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 3.98 |