(WCN) Waste Connections - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: Canada • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA94106B1013
WCN: Waste, Collection, Disposal, Recycling, Transfer
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) operates as a leading provider of non-hazardous waste management services across the United States and Canada. The company specializes in waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery, serving a diverse customer base that includes residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) sectors. Its service portfolio encompasses landfill disposal, recycling of materials such as compost, cardboard, glass, and metals, and intermodal waste transport solutions via truck, rail, and barge.
The companys infrastructure includes a network of transfer stations and intermodal facilities, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, enabling efficient waste transportation to landfills or treatment centers. Additionally, Waste Connections offers tailored waste management solutions for the oil and gas industry, addressing the disposal of drilling fluids, completion fluids, and produced water. The company also provides site reclamation services and spill cleanup solutions.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Woodbridge, Canada, Waste Connections has established a strong presence in the environmental services sector. The companys operations are supported by leasing services, further diversifying its revenue streams. With a focus on sustainability and compliance, Waste Connections plays a critical role in North Americas waste management landscape.
Exchange: NYSE
Type: Common Stock
Country Origin: Canada
GICS Sub Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services
Based on the provided data, here is a 3-month forecast:
Last Price: 197.37
SMA 20: 193.00
SMA 50: 189.98
SMA 200: 182.84
ATR: 4.14
P/E: 78.22
P/E Forward: 24.81
P/B: 6.14
P/S: 5.35
RoE: 7.86%
3-Month Forecast:
Technically, WCN is in an uptrend, with the price above the SMA 20, SMA 50, and SMA 200. The ATR of 4.14 suggests moderate volatility. The stock is likely to test the upper range of $200-$210, with support at $190-$195.
Fundamentally, the high P/E of 78.22 indicates premium valuation, reflecting strong growth expectations. The forward P/E of 24.81 suggests anticipation of decelerating growth. The P/B of 6.14 points to asset-rich valuation, while the P/S of 5.35 highlights revenue growth expectations. The RoE of 7.86% is moderate but stable.
Overall, WCN is expected to maintain its upward momentum, driven by solid fundamentals and technical strength.
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WCN Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 50,270m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Waste Management |
GiC Sub-Industry | Environmental & Facilities Services |
IPO / Inception | 1998-05-20 |
WCN Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 87.0 |
Fundamental | 32.6 |
Dividend Rating | 58.9 |
Rel. Strength | 13.9 |
Analysts | 3.91/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 212.09 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 99.61 USD |
WCN Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.64% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 1.41% |
Annual Growth 5y | 9.01% |
Payout Consistency | 94.7% |
WCN Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 66.1% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 74.2% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 94.7% |
CAGR 5y | 18.20% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.11 |
Alpha | 13.09 |
Beta | 0.416 |
Volatility | 18.53% |
Current Volume | 2294.6k |
Average Volume 20d | 1279.4k |
As of April 24, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 195.68 with a total of 2,294,616 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.45%, over one month by +2.49%, over three months by +9.26% and over the past year by +18.56%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Waste Connections is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 32.57 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WCN as of April 2025 is 212.09. This means that WCN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.39%.
Waste Connections has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.91. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WCN.
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 2
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WCN Waste Connections will be worth about 229.3 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 195.68. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +17.16%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | 203.7 | 4.1% |
Analysts Target Price | 203.7 | 4.1% |
ValueRay Target Price | 229.3 | 17.2% |