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WasteCo Group Limited (NZ:WCO)
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WasteCo Group Limited (WCO) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Revenue ScalingRevenue expansion from approximately $18.8m in 2022 to $70.2m in 2026 shows substantial scaling and improving demand across the waste-services platform. A larger operating base can support broader customer coverage and provide more scope for fixed-cost absorption if execution and margins improve.
Recent Positive Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow of about $2.46m in 2026 and $4.47m in 2025, alongside positive free cash flow in both years, indicates the business can generate cash despite reported losses. This provides some internal funding capacity, although the recent decline and prior volatility temper its durability.
Long-term Ashburton ContractA new nine-year kerbside collection contract with Ashburton District Council, valued at NZ$40m in the article, offers multi-year revenue visibility and a concrete platform for fleet and infrastructure investment. Successful delivery could deepen local operating scale and support the turnaround plan.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageDebt of about $58.1m against only $3.2m of equity produced debt-to-equity of roughly 18.1x in 2026. This thin equity cushion leaves limited protection if operating performance remains weak and makes financing costs and refinancing needs more consequential.
Loss-making Operations2026 combined negative operating profit, a net loss of about $12.35m and a net margin near -17.6%, while gross margin was only about 6.3%. Weak conversion of revenue into earnings limits self-funded growth and leaves improvement dependent on a successful margin and cost reset.
Acquisition And Integration Execution RiskManagement acknowledged that acquisition-led growth outpaced systems and discipline, leaving elevated fleet and operating costs and underperforming legacy divisions. These execution problems can depress margins and reduce the benefit of revenue scale until integration, utilisation and cost controls materially improve.

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What was WasteCo Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
WasteCo Group Limited lowest stock price was <$0.01 and its highest was $0.02 in the past 12 months.
    What is WasteCo Group Limited’s market cap?
    WasteCo Group Limited’s market cap is $8.06M.
      When is WasteCo Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
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      Is WasteCo Group Limited overvalued?
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        Does WasteCo Group Limited pay dividends?
        WasteCo Group Limited does not currently pay dividends.
        What is WasteCo Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
        WasteCo Group Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
        How many shares outstanding does WasteCo Group Limited have?
        WasteCo Group Limited has 1,150,863,600 shares outstanding.
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            Company Description

            WasteCo Group Limited

            WasteCo Group Limited operates throughout New Zealand, providing a full spectrum of waste management, recycling, industrial cleaning, and environmental services. The company's diverse offerings include various waste collection and disposal solutions like skips, wheelie bins, front load and hook bins, along with cardboard baling and landfill operations. They also furnish specialized cleaning services such as septic tank maintenance, portable toilet rentals, road sweeping, and advanced dust-free sweeping and scrubbing techniques. These provisions serve residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. Additionally, WasteCo extends its expertise to safety management training. Founded in 2010, the firm's headquarters are situated in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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