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Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: GFL (2-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Simulated Profits (-7.25%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
19 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $58.11
1 Year Target Price $58.11
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 20.95% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 17.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 1572.33 | 1Y Target Price 58.11 |
Price to earnings Ratio 1572.33 | 1Y Target Price 58.11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 38.73 - 51.98 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 38.73 - 51.98 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.09% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.03 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 44.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.58% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.68% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 1572.33 | Forward PE 48.78 | Enterprise Value 22248604434 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.12 |
Enterprise Value 22248604434 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.21 | Shares Outstanding 351532000 | Shares Floating 266702371 |
Shares Outstanding 351532000 | Shares Floating 266702371 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.19 | Percent Institutions 99.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
GFL Environmental was founded in 2007 by Patrick Dovigi. It rapidly grew through acquisitions, becoming a major player in the North American environmental services industry. It went public in 2020.
Core Business Areas
- Solid Waste Management: Collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of solid waste for municipal, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Liquid Waste Management: Collection, processing, recycling, and disposal of industrial and commercial liquid wastes, including oil and gas exploration and production wastes.
- Soil Remediation: Excavation, treatment, and disposal of contaminated soils.
Leadership and Structure
Patrick Dovigi is the Founder and CEO. GFL's organizational structure includes various regional and functional leadership roles reporting to the CEO.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Solid Waste Collection: Residential, commercial, and industrial waste pickup. GFL has a significant market share in several Canadian and US markets. Competitors include Waste Management (WM), Republic Services (RSG), and Casella Waste Systems (CWST).
- Recycling Services: Processing and sale of recyclable materials. Market share varies by region. Competitors include Waste Management (WM), Republic Services (RSG), and Sims Metal Management.
- Landfill Disposal: Operation of landfills for waste disposal. Revenue derived from tipping fees. Competitors are other landfill operators like Waste Management (WM) and Republic Services (RSG).
- Liquid Waste Management: Collection, processing, recycling, and disposal of industrial and commercial liquid wastes. Competitors includes Clean Harbors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The environmental services industry is driven by population growth, urbanization, increasing environmental regulations, and corporate sustainability initiatives. The industry is consolidating with major players acquiring smaller companies.
Positioning
GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America. Its competitive advantages include its diversified service offerings, geographic footprint, and acquisition strategy.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the North American environmental services market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. GFL is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market through organic growth and acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified service offerings
- Strong geographic footprint
- Proven acquisition strategy
- Experienced management team
- Vertically integrated operations
Weaknesses
- High debt levels due to acquisition strategy
- Integration risks associated with acquisitions
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations for recycled materials
- Dependence on regulatory environment
Opportunities
- Further consolidation of the environmental services industry
- Growing demand for sustainable waste management solutions
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative waste treatment technologies
Threats
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Economic downturn impacting waste generation
- Rising fuel costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WM
- RSG
- CWST
Competitive Landscape
GFL competes with larger, more established players but has been able to gain market share through its aggressive acquisition strategy. It still has much growth to be competitive with WM and RSG.
Major Acquisitions
Terrapure Environmental Solutions
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 737
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded GFL's environmental solutions offerings and geographic footprint.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: GFL has experienced rapid growth through acquisitions since its founding.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary. Refer to financial news outlets for latest analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: GFL continues to make strategic acquisitions and invest in infrastructure to support its growth.
Summary
GFL Environmental is a growing environmental services company with a strong acquisition-based growth strategy. High debt levels and integration risks are potential concerns. They should continue expanding sustainability solutions and innovate on waste management.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary by region. Financial data may be outdated.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Vaughan, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-03-03 | Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Patrick Dovigi | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Waste Management | Full time employees 15000 | Website https://gflenv.com |
Full time employees 15000 | Website https://gflenv.com | ||
GFL Environmental Inc. provides non-hazardous solid waste management and environmental services in Canada and the United States. The company operates through Solid Waste and Environmental Services segments. It offers hauling, landfill, transfer, and material recovery facilities; and liquid waste management and soil remediation services, including collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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