WCN
Research Snapshot
Static fundamentals, valuation context, and investor signals for WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. (WCN).
INDUSTRIALS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
DCF ready
Valuation
N/A
EV/FCF, N/A FCF yield
Quality
13.1%
ROIC, 13.0% FCF margin
Growth
11.7%
5Y sales (revenue) CAGR
Balance sheet
0.0x
Debt/equity, 0.6x current ratio
Superinvestors
2
Top: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust (1.1%)
Strengths to research
- Revenue compounded at 11.7% over five years.
- Free cash flow compounded at 8.8% over five years.
- Free cash flow margin is healthy at 13.0%.
- Debt/equity looks manageable at 0.0x.
Watchouts
- Current ratio is below 1 at 0.6x.
- Valuation multiples are limited or unavailable.
Annual data: 10 periods
Quarterly data: 24 periods
Stock snapshot: May 25, 2026
Static dataset: May 25, 2026
Quality Scorecard
Build-time composite score for WCN.
Grade C
58
/ 100
Financial Charts
No financial data available for WCN (annual).
2 superinvestors own WCN
Current quarter ownership and quarter-over-quarter share changes.
Superinvestor ownership
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Portfolio | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust | 2,039,175 | $331M | 1.05% | 0.0% |
| First Eagle Investment Management First Eagle Investment Management | 25 | $4,000 | 0.00% | 0.0% |