Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Waste Connections, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
13.1%
FY2025
5-year range
7.9% / 13.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+66.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#151 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
At 13.1%, Waste Connections, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) ranks #151 of 332 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching 13.1%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.1%.
Improved from 8.0% to 13.1% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +10.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#151 of 332 in IndustrialsTop 45% of 332This company 13.1% Sector average 9.7%
▼
+34.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 66.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.3pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.15 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.1% | +66.2% |
| FY2024 | 7.9% | -2.1% |
| FY2023 | 8.0% | -31.7% |
| FY2022 | 11.8% | +33.0% |
| FY2021 | 8.8% | +196.6% |
| FY2020 | 3.0% | -64.2% |
| FY2019 | 8.3% | +117.8% |
| FY2018 | 3.8% | +349.7% |
| FY2017 | -1.5% | -137.1% |
| FY2016 | 4.1% | +185.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026