Covanta Holding Corporation (CVA)

Common Stock

20.26  +0.02 (+0.1%)

After market: 20.24 -0.02 (-0.1%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10 to CVA. CVA was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CVA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CVA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CVA had positive earnings in the past year.

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.69%
ROE 11.21%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.19%
PM (TTM) 1.23%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CVA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CVA is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.95, we must say that CVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 10.97 is on the high side and indicates that CVA has dependencies on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 10.97
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that CVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CVA has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CVA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 185.71% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.17% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)185.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q450%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y2.81%
Revenue growth 5Y2.97%
Revenue growth Q2Q9.78%

3.2 Future

CVA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.68% yearly.
CVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y181.76%
EPS Next 2Y88.97%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
EPS Next 5Y41.68%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 112.56 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CVA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say CVA is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 61.41, the valuation of CVA can be described as expensive.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.72. CVA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 112.56
Fwd PE 61.41

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.64

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CVA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CVA's earnings are expected to grow with 54.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y88.97%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CVA is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of CVA decreases each year by -12.93%.
CVA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.93%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

CVA pays out 180.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP180%
EPS Next 2Y88.97%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%

Covanta Holding Corporation

NYSE:CVA (11/29/2021, 7:04:50 PM)

After market: 20.24 -0.02 (-0.1%)

20.26

+0.02 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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Market Cap2.80B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 112.56
Fwd PE 61.41
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PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.69%
ROE 11.21%
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ROIC
ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 6.19%
PM (TTM) 1.23%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 10.97
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Profit Quality
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89
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Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)185.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y181.76%
EPS Next 2Y
EPS Next 3Y
EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y2.81%
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