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GFLGFL Environmental Inc. SubordinSell5.2·$37.48+0.16%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

GFL's free cash flow conversion at just 16% of net income, a confirmed downtrend with a death cross, and quality below the minimum threshold collectively render the setup unattractive despite a wide gap to analyst price targets.

Thesis pillars

  • Quality Below Minimum FloorStable
  • Free Cash Flow Quality Red FlagStable
  • Confirmed Downtrend Death CrossStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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GFL Environmental Inc. Subordin (GFL) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Waste Management

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $37.48: Quality below floor (2.6 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.2/10 and A.R:R 1.7:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 1.58; Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend.

GFL Environmental Inc. provides non-hazardous solid waste management services in Canada and the United States. It offers solid waste management services, including collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for municipal, residential, commercial, and... Read more

$37.48+13.7% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#3 of 8 Waste Management
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield0.25%
IncomeYield0.18%(5y avg 0.14%)Payout16.69%sustainable
Stop $35.28Target $42.61(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.7:1
Analyst target$48.97+30.7%12 analysts
$42.61our TP
$37.48price
$48.97mean
$62

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $37.48: Quality below floor (2.6 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.2/10 and A.R:R 1.7:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 1.58; Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 63. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 25d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-06

Recent Developments — GFL Environmental Inc. Subordin

Generated 2026-07-06T06:00:34Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202625d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (2.6 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)104.1
P/E (Fwd)42.1
Mkt Cap$13.5B
EV/EBITDA13.3
Profit Mgn3.1%
ROE3.0%
Rev Growth5.4%
Beta0.49
Dividend0.18%
Rating analysts18

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.58bearish
IV74%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Gross Margin
0.1
Roa
0.9
Roe
1.0
Operating Margin
1.3
Fcf Quality
1.3
Net Margin
1.6
Moat
4.2
Current Ratio
5.5
Piotroski F
7.8
Earnings quality RED FLAG: 16% FCF/NINo competitive moatStrong Piotroski F-Score: 7/9Quality concerns

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
1.5
Support Resistance
2.5
52w Position
4.6
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.6>=5.5A.R:R 1.7 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 25d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
63 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $34.39Resistance $38.53

Price Targets

$35
$43
A.Upside+13.7%
A.R:R1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (2.6 < 4.0)

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (25d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GFL stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $37.48: Quality below floor (2.6 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.2/10 and A.R:R 1.7:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 1.58; Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 63. Prior stop was $35.28. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GFL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $42.61 (+13.7% upside). Prior stop was $35.28. Stop-loss: $35.28.

What are the risks of investing in GFL?

Quality below floor (2.6 < 4.0).

Is GFL overvalued or undervalued?

GFL Environmental Inc. Subordin trades at a P/E of 104.1 (forward 42.1). TrendMatrix value score: 5.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about GFL?

18 analysts cover GFL with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $49.

What does GFL Environmental Inc. Subordin do?GFL Environmental Inc. provides non-hazardous solid waste management services in Canada and the United States. It...

GFL Environmental Inc. provides non-hazardous solid waste management services in Canada and the United States. It offers solid waste management 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 Miami Beach, Florida.

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