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Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)

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$49.72
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY7.41%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/27/2025: GFL (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 95 days. Profits (7.41%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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19 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $54.24

Year Target Price $54.24

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$54.24Target price
Low$37
Current$49.72
high$52

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.09%
Avg. Invested days 73
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 18.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 53.86
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 53.86
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 37.00 - 52.00
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 37.00 - 52.00
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.12%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.54

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 35.79%
Operating Margin (TTM) 0.08%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) -9.64%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 92.59
Enterprise Value 23322532266
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.28
Enterprise Value 23322532266
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.28
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.91
Shares Outstanding 354894016
Shares Floating 270651904
Shares Outstanding 354894016
Shares Floating 270651904
Percent Insiders 3.03
Percent Institutions 101.51

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.11
Target Price 54.24
Buy 5
Strong Buy 9
Buy 5
Strong Buy 9
Hold 4
Sell -
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

GFL Environmental was founded in 2007 by Patrick Dovigi. It quickly grew through acquisitions, becoming a leading provider of environmental services in North America. Its initial focus was on solid waste management, but it expanded into liquid waste and infrastructure services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Solid Waste Management: Collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal of solid waste. Includes residential, commercial, and industrial services.
  • Liquid Waste Management: Collection, processing, recycling, and disposal of various liquid wastes. Serves industrial, commercial, and municipal customers.
  • Infrastructure Services: Specialized services related to infrastructure projects, including excavation, demolition, soil remediation, and environmental construction.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Patrick Dovigi is the Founder and CEO. The company has a structured organizational hierarchy with senior leadership teams overseeing each business segment (Solid Waste, Liquid Waste, and Infrastructure). Operates with a mix of centralized and decentralized decision-making to balance efficiency and local responsiveness.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Market Share (%): 18
  • Solid Waste Collection: Residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection services. Market share varies by region. Competitors include Waste Management (WM), Republic Services (RSG), and Casella Waste Systems (CWST). Revenue attributed from this product is the largest portion of the company's top line revenue.
  • Market Share (%): 12
  • Recycling Services: Processing and recycling of various materials (paper, plastic, metals, etc.). Competition includes WM, RSG, and numerous regional recycling companies. Revenue attributed from this product is a smaller portion of the company's top line revenue.
  • Liquid Waste Disposal: Disposal and processing of Industrial and commercial liquid waste . Competition includes Clean Harbors (CLH) and Stericycle (SRCL). Revenue attributed from this product is a smaller portion of the company's top line revenue.
  • Market Share (%): 10

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The environmental services industry is driven by population growth, increasing urbanization, and stricter environmental regulations. It is fragmented but consolidating, with larger players gaining market share through acquisitions.

Positioning

GFL is a leading North American environmental services company, known for its aggressive acquisition strategy and diversified service offerings. Its competitive advantages include its scale, geographic footprint, and comprehensive service portfolio.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM is estimated to be several hundred billion USD. GFL is positioned to continue expanding its market share within this fragmented market, capitalizing on increasing environmental regulations and waste management needs.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified service offerings
  • Extensive geographic footprint
  • Aggressive acquisition strategy
  • Strong management team
  • Established customer base

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels due to acquisitions
  • Integration risks associated with acquisitions
  • Exposure to economic cycles
  • Dependence on commodity prices for recycling revenue

Opportunities

  • Further acquisitions in fragmented markets
  • Expansion of service offerings (e.g., renewable energy)
  • Increased outsourcing of environmental services by municipalities
  • Stricter environmental regulations driving demand

Threats

  • Economic downturns reducing waste generation
  • Increased competition from larger players
  • Changes in environmental regulations
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices impacting recycling revenue
  • Rising interest rates impacting debt servicing costs

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • WM
  • RSG
  • CWST
  • CLH
  • SRCL

Competitive Landscape

GFL is a strong competitor in the North American environmental services market, known for its aggressive acquisition strategy and diversified service offerings. Its main disadvantage is its high debt levels, which can limit its financial flexibility.

Major Acquisitions

Terrapure Environmental Solutions

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 724
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded GFL's liquid waste and environmental solutions capabilities in Canada, providing additional scale and service offerings.

Sprint Waste Services

  • Year: 2024
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 470
  • Strategic Rationale: Adds significant scale to GFL's existing solid waste operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: GFL has grown rapidly through acquisitions and organic growth. The company has consistently expanded its service offerings and geographic presence.

Future Projections: Projections for GFL's future growth based on analyst estimates need to be gathered from an analyst report. GFL continues to be an active acquirer, which often leads to financial growth.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions, investments in technology, and expansion into new geographic markets.

Summary

GFL Environmental is a major player in the North American waste management industry, demonstrating significant growth through strategic acquisitions and diversified services. While its aggressive acquisition strategy has fueled expansion, it has also led to high debt levels, which is a potential area of concern. The company benefits from increasing environmental regulations and outsourcing trends but faces challenges from larger competitors and economic fluctuations. GFL's future success depends on its ability to effectively integrate acquired companies and manage its debt burden.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry publications
  • Company press releases

Disclaimers:

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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
Full time employees 15000

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.