95.72 USD
+0.12 (+0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CWST. CWST was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While CWST is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CWST is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CWST had positive earnings in the past year.
CWST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CWST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CWST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CWST's Return On Assets of 0.46% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 45.12% of its industry peers.
CWST has a Return On Equity of 0.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.04%, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CWST is significantly below the industry average of 10.51%.
| 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 48.78% of its industry peers.
CWST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CWST (5.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWST has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.75%, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWST is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CWST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CWST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that CWST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CWST has a Altman-Z score (2.76) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 51.22% 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 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC7.97%
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.
The Current ratio of CWST (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 has a Quick ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CWST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 126.23%, which is quite impressive.
CWST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CWST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.54%.
Measured over the past years, CWST shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.94% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CWST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y20.54%
EPS Next 3Y22.5%
EPS Next 5Y23.33%
Revenue Next Year18.48%
Revenue Next 2Y12.85%
Revenue Next 3Y10.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 69.36, the valuation of CWST can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CWST is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CWST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say CWST is valued expensively.
CWST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 74.01.
CWST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.22. CWST is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 69.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 74.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CWST is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CWST.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 77.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
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 22.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)59.64
EPS Next 2Y20.54%
EPS Next 3Y22.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CWST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:CWST (12/3/2025, 12:39:28 PM)
95.72
+0.12 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.01%
Inst Owner Change1.64%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change0.54%
Market Cap6.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)15.26M
Analysts78.82
Price Target116.19 (21.39%)
Short Float %4.58%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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)-4.83%
PT rev (3m)-7.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 69.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 74.01 | ||
| P/S | 3.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 77.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.72 | ||
| P/B | 3.88 | ||
| P/tB | 42.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY1.44%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY1.35%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY1.29%
OCF(TTM)5.4
OCFY5.64%
SpS28.28
BVpS24.69
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)59.64
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 | 2.76 |
F-Score5
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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 Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y20.54%
EPS Next 3Y22.5%
EPS Next 5Y23.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.54%
Revenue growth 3Y20.54%
Revenue growth 5Y15.94%
Sales Q2Q%17.91%
Revenue Next Year18.48%
Revenue Next 2Y12.85%
Revenue Next 3Y10.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.57%
EBIT growth 3Y7.31%
EBIT growth 5Y12.26%
EBIT Next Year261.83%
EBIT Next 3Y63.32%
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 for CWST stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A?
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CWST stock?
The financial health rating of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) is 3 / 10.