Waste Connections Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Waste Connections Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Waste Connections Inc (WCN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.090x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (CA$713.44 Million ≈ $516.09 Million USD) by net assets (CA$7.91 Billion ≈ $5.72 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Waste Connections Inc (1997–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Waste Connections Inc from 1997 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Waste Connections Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Waste Connections Inc stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
Waste Connections Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Waste Connections Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Waste Connections Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Waste Connections Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Waste Connections Inc (WCN) total market value for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Swedbank AB (publ)
ST:SWED-A
|
-0.020x |
|
MERCEDES-BENZ GRP ADR/1/4
F:DAII
|
0.026x |
|
Devon Energy Corporation
NYSE:DVN
|
0.108x |
|
MicroStrategy Incorporated
NASDAQ:MSTR
|
0.000x |
|
L3Harris Technologies Inc
NYSE:LHX
|
0.042x |
|
DnB ASA
OL:DNB
|
-0.011x |
|
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
NSE:ADANIPORTS
|
0.096x |
|
Sandvik AB
ST:SAND
|
0.046x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Waste Connections Inc (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Waste Connections Inc from 1997 to 2025. Review WCN free cash flow generation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$8.25 Billion ≈ $5.96 Billion |
CA$2.41 Billion ≈ $1.75 Billion |
0.293x | +3.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$7.86 Billion ≈ $5.69 Billion |
CA$2.23 Billion ≈ $1.61 Billion |
0.284x | +2.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$7.70 Billion ≈ $5.57 Billion |
CA$2.13 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion |
0.276x | -2.82% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$7.11 Billion ≈ $5.15 Billion |
CA$2.02 Billion ≈ $1.46 Billion |
0.284x | +17.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$6.99 Billion ≈ $5.06 Billion |
CA$1.70 Billion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
0.243x | +18.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$6.86 Billion ≈ $4.96 Billion |
CA$1.41 Billion ≈ $1.02 Billion |
0.205x | -7.57% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$6.94 Billion ≈ $5.02 Billion |
CA$1.54 Billion ≈ $1.11 Billion |
0.222x | +1.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$6.46 Billion ≈ $4.67 Billion |
CA$1.41 Billion ≈ $1.02 Billion |
0.218x | +15.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$6.27 Billion ≈ $4.54 Billion |
CA$1.19 Billion ≈ $858.85 Million |
0.189x | +34.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$5.65 Billion ≈ $4.09 Billion |
CA$795.31 Million ≈ $575.32 Million |
0.141x | -51.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$1.99 Billion ≈ $1.44 Billion |
CA$577.00 Million ≈ $417.39 Million |
0.290x | +18.68% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$2.23 Billion ≈ $1.62 Billion |
CA$545.22 Million ≈ $394.40 Million |
0.244x | +3.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$2.05 Billion ≈ $1.48 Billion |
CA$484.06 Million ≈ $350.16 Million |
0.236x | +6.90% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$1.88 Billion ≈ $1.36 Billion |
CA$416.33 Million ≈ $301.16 Million |
0.221x | -20.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$1.40 Billion ≈ $1.01 Billion |
CA$388.17 Million ≈ $280.80 Million |
0.277x | +15.73% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$1.37 Billion ≈ $991.34 Million |
CA$328.40 Million ≈ $237.56 Million |
0.240x | +7.10% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$1.36 Billion ≈ $981.66 Million |
CA$303.64 Million ≈ $219.65 Million |
0.224x | +3.88% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$1.26 Billion ≈ $908.13 Million |
CA$270.41 Million ≈ $195.61 Million |
0.215x | -20.81% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$805.37 Million ≈ $582.59 Million |
CA$219.07 Million ≈ $158.47 Million |
0.272x | +1.82% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$764.47 Million ≈ $553.01 Million |
CA$204.23 Million ≈ $147.74 Million |
0.267x | -0.45% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$744.56 Million ≈ $538.60 Million |
CA$199.81 Million ≈ $144.54 Million |
0.268x | +9.35% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$731.94 Million ≈ $529.48 Million |
CA$179.62 Million ≈ $129.94 Million |
0.245x | -12.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$561.42 Million ≈ $406.12 Million |
CA$157.22 Million ≈ $113.73 Million |
0.280x | +3.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$474.79 Million ≈ $343.46 Million |
CA$127.92 Million ≈ $92.53 Million |
0.269x | +23.52% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$399.79 Million ≈ $289.20 Million |
CA$87.20 Million ≈ $63.08 Million |
0.218x | +35.55% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$334.21 Million ≈ $241.76 Million |
CA$53.78 Million ≈ $38.90 Million |
0.161x | +60.54% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$218.50 Million ≈ $158.06 Million |
CA$21.90 Million ≈ $15.84 Million |
0.100x | +0.39% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$61.10 Million ≈ $44.20 Million |
CA$6.10 Million ≈ $4.41 Million |
0.100x | -73.50% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$6.90 Million ≈ $4.99 Million |
CA$2.60 Million ≈ $1.88 Million |
0.377x | -- |
About Waste Connections Inc
Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. 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 cont… Read more