Waste Connections Inc (WCN) - Total Assets

Latest as of December 2025: CA$21.13 Billion CAD ≈ $15.28 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Waste Connections Inc (WCN) holds total assets worth CA$21.13 Billion CAD (≈ $15.28 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments. See WCN net asset value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.

Waste Connections Inc - Total Assets Trend (1997–2025)

This chart illustrates how Waste Connections Inc's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data.

Waste Connections Inc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2025)

Waste Connections Inc's total assets of CA$21.13 Billion consist of 6.2% current assets and 93.8% non-current assets.

Asset Category	Amount (CAD)	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	CA$45.97 Million	0.2%
Accounts Receivable	CA$1.02 Billion	4.9%
Inventory	CA$78.86 Million	0.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment	CA$9.05 Billion	42.8%
Intangible Assets	CA$2.01 Billion	9.5%
Goodwill	CA$8.39 Billion	39.7%

Asset Composition Trend (1997–2025)

This chart illustrates how Waste Connections Inc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution. For live market cap, price, and company overview, see WCN stock market capitalisation.

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Key Asset Composition Facts

Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Waste Connections Inc's current assets represent 6.2% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 27.0% in 1997.
Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 0.2% of total assets in 2025, down from 4.2% in 1997.
Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 48.0% of total assets, a decrease from 49.0% in 1997.
Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is property, plant & equipment at 42.8% of total assets.

Waste Connections Inc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Waste Connections Inc based on total assets are shown below.

Company	Country	Total Assets
GEM Co Ltd SHE:002340	China	CN¥72.26 Billion
Wave Cyber Shanghai Co Ltd SHG:688718	China	CN¥920.04 Million
Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd AU:CWY	Australia	AU$6.58 Billion
Infragreen Group Ltd AU:IFN	Australia	AU$151.38 Million
Neometals Ltd AU:NMT	Australia	AU$24.29 Million
Livium Ltd AU:LIT	Australia	AU$19.84 Million
ENTYR Ltd AU:ETR	Australia	AU$6.29 Million
Close the Loop Ltd AU:CLG	Australia	AU$276.83 Million

Waste Connections Inc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric	Current	1 Year Ago	5 Years Ago
Current Ratio	0.62	0.65	1.36
Quick Ratio	0.58	0.62	1.36
Cash Ratio	0.02	0.03	0.00
Working Capital	CA$-812.70 Million	CA$-651.92 Million	CA$397.11 Million

Waste Connections Inc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Waste Connections Inc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio	4.98
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio	1.92
Asset Growth Rate (YoY)	6.6%
Total Assets	CA$21.13 Billion
Market Capitalization	$40.50 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Above Book Valuation: The market values Waste Connections Inc's assets above their book value (1.92x), reflecting positive investor sentiment about the company's future prospects.

Positive Asset Growth: Waste Connections Inc's assets grew by 6.6% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Waste Connections Inc (1997–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Waste Connections Inc from 1997 to 2025.

Year	Total Assets	Change
2025-12-31	CA$21.13 Billion ≈ $15.28 Billion	+6.62%
2024-12-31	CA$19.82 Billion ≈ $14.34 Billion	+10.62%
2023-12-31	CA$17.92 Billion ≈ $12.96 Billion	+4.56%
2022-12-31	CA$17.13 Billion ≈ $12.39 Billion	+16.56%
2021-12-31	CA$14.70 Billion ≈ $10.63 Billion	+5.06%
2020-12-31	CA$13.99 Billion ≈ $10.12 Billion	+1.85%
2019-12-31	CA$13.74 Billion ≈ $9.94 Billion	+8.79%
2018-12-31	CA$12.63 Billion ≈ $9.13 Billion	+5.10%
2017-12-31	CA$12.01 Billion ≈ $8.69 Billion	+7.34%
2016-12-31	CA$11.19 Billion ≈ $8.10 Billion	+118.54%
2015-12-31	CA$5.12 Billion ≈ $3.71 Billion	-2.44%
2014-12-31	CA$5.25 Billion ≈ $3.80 Billion	+3.67%
2013-12-31	CA$5.06 Billion ≈ $3.66 Billion	-0.23%
2012-12-31	CA$5.08 Billion ≈ $3.67 Billion	+52.52%
2011-12-31	CA$3.33 Billion ≈ $2.41 Billion	+14.13%
2010-12-31	CA$2.92 Billion ≈ $2.11 Billion	+3.39%
2009-12-31	CA$2.82 Billion ≈ $2.04 Billion	+8.45%
2008-12-31	CA$2.60 Billion ≈ $1.88 Billion	+31.22%
2007-12-31	CA$1.98 Billion ≈ $1.43 Billion	+11.73%
2006-12-31	CA$1.77 Billion ≈ $1.28 Billion	+5.82%
2005-12-31	CA$1.68 Billion ≈ $1.21 Billion	+12.39%
2004-12-31	CA$1.49 Billion ≈ $1.08 Billion	+6.84%
2003-12-31	CA$1.40 Billion ≈ $1.01 Billion	+10.62%
2002-12-31	CA$1.26 Billion ≈ $912.83 Million	+28.85%
2001-12-31	CA$979.35 Million ≈ $708.45 Million	+20.89%
2000-12-31	CA$810.10 Million ≈ $586.02 Million	+31.23%
1999-12-31	CA$617.30 Million ≈ $446.55 Million	+313.46%
1998-12-31	CA$149.30 Million ≈ $108.00 Million	+689.95%
1997-12-31	CA$18.90 Million ≈ $13.67 Million	--

About Waste Connections Inc

TO:WCN Canada Waste Management

Market Cap

$40.50 Billion

CA$55.98 Billion CAD

Market Cap Rank

#656 Global

#28 in Canada

Share Price

CA$219.00

Change (1 day)

-2.13%

52-Week Range

CA$213.71 - CA$274.32

All Time High

CA$281.55