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Overall CWST gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CWST against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CWST has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CWST is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CWST was profitable.
- CWST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CWST has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CWST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CWST (0.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CWST has a Return On Equity of 0.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CWST (2.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CWST is significantly below the industry average of 10.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 0.97% | ||
| ROIC | 2.04% |
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)4.67%
ROE(5y)9.78%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
1.3 Margins
- CWST's Profit Margin of 0.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWST has declined.
- The Operating Margin of CWST (5.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CWST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CWST (33.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWST has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.85% | ||
| GM | 33.75% |
OM growth 3Y-10.98%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-42.71%
PM growth 5Y-27.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.46%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CWST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CWST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- CWST has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CWST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.93 indicates that CWST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CWST (2.93) is better than 63.75% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CWST is 14.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take CWST, 14.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CWST's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
- CWST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating CWST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.19%
2.3 Liquidity
- CWST has a Current Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that CWST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CWST's Current ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 53.75% of its industry peers.
- CWST has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that CWST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CWST's Quick ratio of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 126.23% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CWST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.16% on average per year.
- CWST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.54%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.23%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y1.16%
EPS Q2Q%55.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.54%
Revenue growth 3Y20.54%
Revenue growth 5Y15.94%
Sales Q2Q%17.91%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CWST will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.33% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y37.12%
EPS Next 2Y24.9%
EPS Next 3Y25.4%
EPS Next 5Y23.33%
Revenue Next Year18.67%
Revenue Next 2Y13.13%
Revenue Next 3Y10.99%
Revenue Next 5Y10.83%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 74.77, CWST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CWST is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. CWST is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 74.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CWST.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CWST.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.51. CWST is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 74.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CWST.
- CWST's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 83.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CWST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CWST's earnings are expected to grow with 25.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)64.28
EPS Next 2Y24.9%
EPS Next 3Y25.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CWST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
103.18
+0.79 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners109.2%
Inst Owner Change2.3%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change-1.42%
Market Cap6.55B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)15.26M
Analysts78.89
Price Target117.87 (14.24%)
Short Float %7.09%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.6%
Min EPS beat(2)7.23%
Max EPS beat(2)25.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)71.59%
Min EPS beat(4)7.23%
Max EPS beat(4)154.76%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)36.46%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)21.93%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.41%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.7%
PT rev (1m)1.6%
PT rev (3m)-1.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 74.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 83.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.1 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | 45.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY1.34%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY1.35%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY1.2%
OCF(TTM)5.4
OCFY5.24%
SpS28.28
BVpS24.69
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)64.28
Graham Number27.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 0.97% | ||
| ROCE | 3.07% | ||
| ROIC | 2.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.44% | ||
| OM | 5.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.85% | ||
| GM | 33.75% | ||
| FCFM | 4.36% |
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)4.67%
ROE(5y)9.78%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
ROICexc(3y)3.95%
ROICexc(5y)4.35%
ROICexgc(3y)6.82%
ROICexgc(5y)6.88%
ROCE(3y)5.43%
ROCE(5y)5.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.94%
OM growth 3Y-10.98%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-42.71%
PM growth 5Y-27.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.46%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 513.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score5
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)93.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.04%
Profit Quality(3y)348.49%
Profit Quality(5y)244.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.23%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y1.16%
EPS Q2Q%55.56%
EPS Next Y37.12%
EPS Next 2Y24.9%
EPS Next 3Y25.4%
EPS Next 5Y23.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.54%
Revenue growth 3Y20.54%
Revenue growth 5Y15.94%
Sales Q2Q%17.91%
Revenue Next Year18.67%
Revenue Next 2Y13.13%
Revenue Next 3Y10.99%
Revenue Next 5Y10.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.57%
EBIT growth 3Y7.31%
EBIT growth 5Y12.26%
EBIT Next Year263.15%
EBIT Next 3Y62.95%
EBIT Next 5Y39.89%
FCF growth 1Y-12.03%
FCF growth 3Y9.43%
FCF growth 5Y41.76%
OCF growth 1Y54.01%
OCF growth 3Y15.48%
OCF growth 5Y19.22%
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A / CWST FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CWST.
What is the valuation status of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) stock?
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CWST stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) is expected to grow by 37.12% in the next year.