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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CWST. CWST was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CWST has an average financial health and profitability rating. CWST is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
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.
- In the past 5 years CWST has always been profitable.
- CWST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.46%, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 0.97%, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CWST's Return On Invested Capital of 2.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of CWST (0.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CWST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CWST's Operating Margin of 5.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 53.75% of its industry peers.
- CWST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CWST has a Gross Margin (33.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- CWST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that CWST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.99, CWST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.65, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% 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.
- CWST has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.15%
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 has a Quick ratio of 1.43. This is comparable 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.16% on average over the past years.
- 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
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 75.64, CWST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- CWST's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, CWST is valued quite expensively.
- CWST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 75.19.
- CWST's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.95, CWST is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 75.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 75.19 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 84.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CWST's earnings are expected to grow with 25.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.04
PEG (5Y)65.04
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% |
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.