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CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CWST - Nasdaq - US1474481041 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

99.35  +1.84 (+1.89%)

After market: 99.35 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CWST scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CWST was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CWST has an average financial health and profitability rating. CWST is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


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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.
CWST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CWST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCWST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.40%, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CWST has a Return On Equity (0.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWST has a Return On Invested Capital (2.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CWST is significantly below the industry average of 11.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.4%
ROE 0.83%
ROIC 2.27%
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)4.67%
ROE(5y)9.78%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
CWST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.79%, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWST has declined.
CWST's Operating Margin of 6.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWST has declined.
CWST has a Gross Margin (34.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CWST's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.19%
PM (TTM) 0.79%
GM 34.06%
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%
CWST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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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.
CWST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CWST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CWST Yearly Shares OutstandingCWST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CWST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that CWST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CWST's Altman-Z score of 2.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWST is 11.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take CWST, 11.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.95, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 11.95
Altman-Z 2.92
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.21%
CWST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that CWST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.96, CWST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.87 indicates that CWST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CWST has a Quick ratio of 1.87. This is in the better half of the industry: CWST outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.87
CWST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CWST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 78.26%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.16% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 23.15% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 15.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)78.26%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y1.16%
EPS Q2Q%63.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.54%
Revenue growth 5Y15.94%
Sales Q2Q%23.38%

3.2 Future

CWST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.63% yearly.
CWST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.93%
EPS Next 2Y25.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.33%
EPS Next 5Y23.63%
Revenue Next Year16.65%
Revenue Next 2Y11.83%
Revenue Next 3Y11.55%
Revenue Next 5Y11.25%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CWST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
CWST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCWST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 80.77, the valuation of CWST can be described as expensive.
CWST's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.85. CWST is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
CWST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 71.36.
CWST's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CWST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.77
Fwd PE 71.36
CWST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

CWST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
CWST's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 66.35
EV/EBITDA 20.3
CWST Per share dataCWST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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.
CWST's earnings are expected to grow with 29.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)69.45
EPS Next 2Y25.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CWST does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A

NASDAQ:CWST (8/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 99.35 0 (0%)

99.35

+1.84 (+1.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners106.52%
Inst Owner Change-1.08%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change1.41%
Market Cap6.31B
Analysts80
Price Target126.12 (26.95%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)126.58%
Min EPS beat(2)98.4%
Max EPS beat(2)154.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)57.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.52%
Max EPS beat(4)154.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)30.36%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)23.28%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.35%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.02%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.32%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.13%
PT rev (1m)0.78%
PT rev (3m)1.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.77
Fwd PE 71.36
P/S 3.86
P/FCF 66.35
P/OCF 19.48
P/B 4.08
P/tB 35.47
EV/EBITDA 20.3
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY1.24%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY1.4%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY1.51%
OCF(TTM)5.1
OCFY5.13%
SpS25.73
BVpS24.36
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)69.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.4%
ROE 0.83%
ROCE 3.42%
ROIC 2.27%
ROICexc 2.5%
ROICexgc 5.1%
OM 6.19%
PM (TTM) 0.79%
GM 34.06%
FCFM 5.82%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.01%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 11.95
Debt/EBITDA 3.16
Cap/Depr 90.64%
Cap/Sales 14%
Interest Coverage 1.72
Cash Conversion 91.61%
Profit Quality 740.23%
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.87
Altman-Z 2.92
F-Score5
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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)78.26%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y1.16%
EPS Q2Q%63.64%
EPS Next Y28.93%
EPS Next 2Y25.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.33%
EPS Next 5Y23.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.54%
Revenue growth 5Y15.94%
Sales Q2Q%23.38%
Revenue Next Year16.65%
Revenue Next 2Y11.83%
Revenue Next 3Y11.55%
Revenue Next 5Y11.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y7.31%
EBIT growth 5Y12.26%
EBIT Next Year259.72%
EBIT Next 3Y63.38%
EBIT Next 5Y40.54%
FCF growth 1Y30.77%
FCF growth 3Y9.43%
FCF growth 5Y41.76%
OCF growth 1Y55.15%
OCF growth 3Y15.48%
OCF growth 5Y19.22%