Waste Connections Inc (WCN) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Waste Connections Inc (WCN) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.19x as of December 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of CA$2.41 Billion could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities (CA$12.88 Billion) in one year. Explore Waste Connections Inc (WCN) investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Waste Connections Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1997–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Waste Connections Inc across 29 annual periods. Also explore total assets of Waste Connections Inc for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Waste Connections Inc (1997–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Waste Connections Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see WCN stock market capitalisation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (CAD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.19x | CA$2.41 Billion | CA$12.88 Billion | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2024 | 0.19x | CA$2.23 Billion | CA$11.96 Billion | ▼ -10.4% |
| 2023 | 0.21x | CA$2.13 Billion | CA$10.22 Billion | ▲ +3.1% |
| 2022 | 0.20x | CA$2.02 Billion | CA$10.02 Billion | ▼ -8.4% |
| 2021 | 0.22x | CA$1.70 Billion | CA$7.71 Billion | ▲ +11.5% |
| 2020 | 0.20x | CA$1.41 Billion | CA$7.13 Billion | ▼ -12.8% |
| 2019 | 0.23x | CA$1.54 Billion | CA$6.80 Billion | ▼ -1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.23x | CA$1.41 Billion | CA$6.17 Billion | ▲ +10.6% |
| 2017 | 0.21x | CA$1.19 Billion | CA$5.74 Billion | ▲ +44.0% |
| 2016 | 0.14x | CA$795.31 Million | CA$5.54 Billion | ▼ -22.1% |
| 2015 | 0.18x | CA$577.00 Million | CA$3.13 Billion | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2014 | 0.18x | CA$545.22 Million | CA$3.02 Billion | ▲ +12.6% |
| 2013 | 0.16x | CA$484.06 Million | CA$3.02 Billion | ▲ +23.1% |
| 2012 | 0.13x | CA$416.33 Million | CA$3.19 Billion | ▼ -35.2% |
| 2011 | 0.20x | CA$388.17 Million | CA$1.93 Billion | ▼ -5.3% |
| 2010 | 0.21x | CA$328.40 Million | CA$1.55 Billion | ▲ +2.4% |
| 2009 | 0.21x | CA$303.64 Million | CA$1.46 Billion | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2008 | 0.20x | CA$270.41 Million | CA$1.35 Billion | ▲ +8.0% |
| 2007 | 0.19x | CA$219.07 Million | CA$1.18 Billion | ▼ -8.0% |
| 2006 | 0.20x | CA$204.23 Million | CA$1.01 Billion | ▼ -5.7% |
| 2005 | 0.21x | CA$199.81 Million | CA$931.75 Million | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2004 | 0.24x | CA$179.62 Million | CA$759.54 Million | ▲ +25.5% |
| 2003 | 0.19x | CA$157.22 Million | CA$834.53 Million | ▲ +15.9% |
| 2002 | 0.16x | CA$127.92 Million | CA$787.09 Million | ▲ +8.0% |
| 2001 | 0.15x | CA$87.20 Million | CA$579.56 Million | ▲ +33.1% |
| 2000 | 0.11x | CA$53.78 Million | CA$475.90 Million | ▲ +105.8% |
| 1999 | 0.05x | CA$21.90 Million | CA$398.80 Million | ▼ -20.6% |
| 1998 | 0.07x | CA$6.10 Million | CA$88.20 Million | ▼ -68.1% |
| 1997 | 0.22x | CA$2.60 Million | CA$12.00 Million | — |