(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.

Ticker Symbol: WCN
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:

Average Volume 20d: 1,134,800
Last Price: 197.37
SMA 20: 193.00
SMA 50: 189.98
SMA 200: 182.84
ATR: 4.14

Market Cap: $48,248.99M USD
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.

Additional Sources for WCN Stock

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
What is the price of WCN stocks?
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%.
Is Waste Connections a good stock to buy?
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%.
Is WCN a buy, sell or hold?
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
What are the forecast for WCN stock price target?
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%