Waste Connections Inc (WCN) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
Waste Connections Inc (WCN) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.49x as of December 2025, meaning it reinvests 0% of its operating cash flow (CA$2.41 Billion) in capital expenditures (CA$1.19 Billion). See debt-free asset ratio of Waste Connections Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Waste Connections Inc Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart tracks Waste Connections Inc's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 29 annual periods. Check total reinvestment intensity of Waste Connections Inc to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Waste Connections Inc (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Waste Connections Inc from 1997 to 2025. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see Waste Connections Inc (WCN) total market value.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (CAD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.49x | CA$2.41 Billion | CA$1.19 Billion | ▲ +4.4% |
| 2024 | 0.47x | CA$2.23 Billion | CA$1.06 Billion | ▲ +7.9% |
| 2023 | 0.44x | CA$2.13 Billion | CA$934.00 Million | ▼ -2.7% |
| 2022 | 0.45x | CA$2.02 Billion | CA$912.68 Million | ▲ +3.0% |
| 2021 | 0.44x | CA$1.70 Billion | CA$744.32 Million | ▼ -7.1% |
| 2020 | 0.47x | CA$1.41 Billion | CA$664.56 Million | ▲ +9.1% |
| 2019 | 0.43x | CA$1.54 Billion | CA$666.09 Million | ▲ +11.7% |
| 2018 | 0.39x | CA$1.41 Billion | CA$546.14 Million | ▼ -4.1% |
| 2017 | 0.40x | CA$1.19 Billion | CA$479.29 Million | ▼ -6.9% |
| 2016 | 0.43x | CA$795.31 Million | CA$344.72 Million | ▲ +4.7% |
| 2015 | 0.41x | CA$577.00 Million | CA$238.83 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2014 | 0.44x | CA$545.22 Million | CA$241.28 Million | ▲ +2.1% |
| 2013 | 0.43x | CA$484.06 Million | CA$209.87 Million | ▲ +17.6% |
| 2012 | 0.37x | CA$416.33 Million | CA$153.52 Million | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2011 | 0.37x | CA$388.17 Million | CA$141.92 Million | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2010 | 0.41x | CA$328.40 Million | CA$134.83 Million | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2009 | 0.42x | CA$303.64 Million | CA$128.25 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2008 | 0.42x | CA$270.41 Million | CA$113.50 Million | ▼ -26.0% |
| 2007 | 0.57x | CA$219.07 Million | CA$124.23 Million | ▲ +20.0% |
| 2006 | 0.47x | CA$204.23 Million | CA$96.52 Million | ▼ -3.1% |
| 2005 | 0.49x | CA$199.81 Million | CA$97.48 Million | ▲ +23.1% |
| 2004 | 0.40x | CA$179.62 Million | CA$71.20 Million | ▼ -11.2% |
| 2003 | 0.45x | CA$157.22 Million | CA$70.21 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2002 | 0.44x | CA$127.92 Million | CA$56.78 Million | ▼ -3.8% |
| 2001 | 0.46x | CA$87.20 Million | CA$40.22 Million | ▼ -2.4% |
| 2000 | 0.47x | CA$53.78 Million | CA$25.41 Million | ▼ -95.9% |
| 1999 | 11.52x | CA$21.90 Million | CA$252.30 Million | ▲ +12.4% |
| 1998 | 10.25x | CA$6.10 Million | CA$62.50 Million | ▲ +125.8% |
| 1997 | 4.54x | CA$2.60 Million | CA$11.80 Million | — |