99.96 USD
+0.27 (+0.27%)
99.96 USD
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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 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.
CWST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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.
The Return On Equity of CWST (0.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWST has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CWST is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 0.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
CWST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CWST has a Operating Margin (5.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWST's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CWST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CWST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CWST has an Altman-Z score of 2.86. This is not the best score and indicates that CWST is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.86, CWST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CWST has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.65. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CWST would need 14.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWST (14.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that CWST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CWST (0.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.08%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.51, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same 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 (1.43) which is in line with 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.
Looking at the last year, CWST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.54%.
CWST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.94% yearly.
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
CWST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.33% yearly.
CWST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y37.12%
EPS Next 2Y24.55%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
EPS Next 5Y23.33%
Revenue Next Year18.67%
Revenue Next 2Y13.01%
Revenue Next 3Y10.92%
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 72.43, CWST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CWST's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CWST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CWST is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 72.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CWST.
CWST's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say CWST is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 72.4 |
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 | 81.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.95 |
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 24.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)62.28
EPS Next 2Y24.55%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CWST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
99.96
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.2%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change-1.42%
Market Cap6.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)15.26M
Analysts78.89
Price Target116.01 (16.06%)
Short Float %5.83%
Short Ratio3.74
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)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)-4.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 72.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 81.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/B | 4.05 | ||
| P/tB | 44.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY1.38%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY1.38%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY1.23%
OCF(TTM)5.4
OCFY5.4%
SpS28.28
BVpS24.69
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)62.28
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 | 2.86 |
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
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 2Y24.55%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
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 2Y13.01%
Revenue Next 3Y10.92%
Revenue Next 5Y10.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.57%
EBIT growth 3Y7.31%
EBIT growth 5Y12.26%
EBIT Next Year263.15%
EBIT Next 3Y62.69%
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.