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Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: GFL (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 $57.6
1 Year Target Price $57.6
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 20.92% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 16.58B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 1521.33 | 1Y Target Price 57.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 1521.33 | 1Y Target Price 57.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 39.58 - 51.97 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 39.58 - 51.97 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 | ||
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
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 1521.33 | Forward PE 48.54 | Enterprise Value 22061312981 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.05 |
Enterprise Value 22061312981 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.19 | Shares Outstanding 351531865 | Shares Floating 267007581 |
Shares Outstanding 351531865 | Shares Floating 267007581 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.19 | Percent Institutions 101.41 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
GFL Environmental Inc. was founded in 2007 by Patrick Dovigi. It quickly grew through acquisitions to become a major waste management company in North America. The company's focus has been on providing a wide range of environmental services and expanding its geographic footprint.
Core Business Areas
- Solid Waste Management: Collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste for municipal, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Liquid Waste Management: Collection, processing, recycling, and disposal of a wide variety of liquid wastes.
- Soil Remediation: Remediation of contaminated soil.
Leadership and Structure
Patrick Dovigi is the Founder and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and executive leadership team overseeing different business units and functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Solid Waste Collection: Collection of residential, commercial, and industrial waste. GFL competes with Waste Management (WM), Republic Services (RSG), and Waste Connections (WCN). Market share data varies regionally. Detailed market share data for GFL is not consistently reported publicly.
- Recycling Services: Processing and sale of recyclable materials. GFL competes with local and regional recycling providers. Market share data is fragmented and difficult to ascertain precisely.
- Liquid Waste Management: Includes collection, treatment, and disposal of various liquid wastes. GFL competes with Clean Harbors (CLH) and Safety-Kleen. Detailed market share information is limited.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The environmental services industry is driven by population growth, urbanization, increased regulatory requirements, and growing environmental awareness. The industry is relatively consolidated with a few large players and many smaller regional firms.
Positioning
GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services companies in North America, focusing on secondary markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its integrated service offerings and strong regional presence.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The North American waste management market is estimated to be worth over $70 billion annually. GFL is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through organic growth and acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified service offerings
- Strong regional presence
- Experienced management team
- Acquisition track record
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Customer concentration
Opportunities
- Further market consolidation
- Increased outsourcing of waste management services
- Growing demand for sustainable waste solutions
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Increased competition
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Economic downturns
- Rising fuel and labor costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WM
- RSG
- WCN
- CLH
Competitive Landscape
GFL competes primarily with Waste Management and Republic Services in solid waste. Clean Harbors is a major competitor in hazardous waste. GFLu2019s regional focus and integrated service offerings differentiate it from some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Terrapure Environmental Solutions
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 720
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded GFL's environmental solutions offerings and geographic presence in Canada.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: GFL has experienced significant growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued market consolidation and increasing demand for environmental services. Analyst estimates vary depending on market conditions and company performance.
Recent Initiatives: GFL continues to pursue strategic acquisitions and invest in infrastructure to support its growth.
Summary
GFL Environmental has grown rapidly through acquisitions and organic expansion, establishing a significant presence in the North American waste management market. While its high debt levels and integration risks are concerns, GFL's diversified services, strong regional positions, and experienced management provide a good foundation. The company should focus on deleveraging and efficiently integrating acquisitions to capitalize on the growing demand for environmental services and market consolidation opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on available estimates and may not be precise. Financial performance analysis requires real-time financial data from financial data providers.
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.
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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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