Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the industrials sector, Waste Connections, Inc. focuses on Waste Management services and products. Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. Valued at $43.68B, WCN is a large-cap name in its sector. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) customers; landfill disposal services; and recycling services for various recyclable materials, including compost, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, and ferrous and aluminum metals.
Market Cap
$43.68B
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
42.55
P/E (Fwd)
27.76
EPS (TTM)
$4.04
EPS (Fwd)
$6.19
ROE
13.1%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$114.3M
Total Debt
$9.44B
Free CF
$1.06B
52W Change
-5.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Waste Connections, Inc. carries $9.44B in total debt against $114.3M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 82.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $1.06B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 13.1% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $7.21B (2022) to $9.47B (2025), reflecting a 31% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Waste Connections, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing WCN.