CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CWST • US1474481041

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This CWST fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CWST Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CWST was profitable.
  • CWST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CWST has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CWST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.24%, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWST's Return On Equity of 0.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 54.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CWST (1.82%) 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 9.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.24%
ROE 0.5%
ROIC 1.82%
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)1.71%
ROE(3y)1.29%
ROE(5y)4.85%
ROIC(3y)2.32%
ROIC(5y)3.32%
CWST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.43%, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CWST (4.78%) 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 33.77%, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.78%
PM (TTM) 0.43%
GM 33.77%
OM growth 3Y-20.22%
OM growth 5Y-10.83%
PM growth 3Y-55.59%
PM growth 5Y-48.44%
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
CWST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. CWST Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWST is destroying value.
  • CWST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CWST has more shares outstanding
  • CWST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CWST Yearly Shares OutstandingCWST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
CWST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that CWST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CWST's Altman-Z score of 2.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 55.70% of its industry peers.
  • CWST has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.74. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CWST would need 13.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CWST has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 55.70% 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 45.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 13.74
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.48%
CWST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that CWST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.26, CWST is not doing good in the industry: 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • CWST has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. 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 (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.17
CWST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. CWST Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.70% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CWST shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.11% on average per year.
  • CWST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.95%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 18.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.7%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y8.11%
EPS Q2Q%-26.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.95%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y18.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.72%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-5.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.58%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%
EPS Next 5Y17.26%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%

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 Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CWST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 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. CWST Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 63.65, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CWST.
  • 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 (27.79), we can say CWST is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 67.48, the valuation of CWST can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWST is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWST to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.88), we can say CWST is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.65
Fwd PE 67.48
CWST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CWST is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 61.1
EV/EBITDA 15.16
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

  • CWST's earnings are expected to grow with 21.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.85
EPS Next 2Y12.58%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%

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5. CWST Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CWST does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CWST Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A

NASDAQ:CWST (4/22/2026, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 80.84 0 (0%)

80.84

+2.88 (+3.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners127.21%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-1.38%
Market Cap5.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)7.87M
Analysts81.11
Price Target118.03 (46%)
Short Float %6.63%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)27.4%
Min EPS beat(2)25.96%
Max EPS beat(2)28.83%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)40.11%
Min EPS beat(4)7.23%
Max EPS beat(4)98.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)42.46%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)26.26%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)21.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.76%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.42%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.37%
PT rev (1m)-0.86%
PT rev (3m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.65
Fwd PE 67.48
P/S 2.8
P/FCF 61.1
P/OCF 15.57
P/B 3.27
P/tB 32.54
EV/EBITDA 15.16
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY1.57%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY1.48%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)5.19
OCFY6.42%
SpS28.92
BVpS24.7
TBVpS2.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.85
Graham Number26.567 (-67.14%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.24%
ROE 0.5%
ROCE 2.92%
ROIC 1.82%
ROICexc 1.9%
ROICexgc 3.71%
OM 4.78%
PM (TTM) 0.43%
GM 33.77%
FCFM 4.57%
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)1.71%
ROE(3y)1.29%
ROE(5y)4.85%
ROIC(3y)2.32%
ROIC(5y)3.32%
ROICexc(3y)2.57%
ROICexc(5y)3.56%
ROICexgc(3y)5.09%
ROICexgc(5y)5.94%
ROCE(3y)3.73%
ROCE(5y)5.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.37%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.89%
OM growth 3Y-20.22%
OM growth 5Y-10.83%
PM growth 3Y-55.59%
PM growth 5Y-48.44%
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 13.74
Debt/EBITDA 2.86
Cap/Depr 80.09%
Cap/Sales 13.38%
Interest Coverage 1.49
Cash Conversion 83.56%
Profit Quality 1067.63%
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 2.33
F-Score4
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)85.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.93%
Profit Quality(3y)650.19%
Profit Quality(5y)451.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.7%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y8.11%
EPS Q2Q%-26.83%
EPS Next Y-5.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.58%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%
EPS Next 5Y17.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.95%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y18.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.72%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.92%
EBIT growth 5Y5.98%
EBIT Next Year218.23%
EBIT Next 3Y56.4%
EBIT Next 5Y36.08%
FCF growth 1Y7.94%
FCF growth 3Y-0.88%
FCF growth 5Y21.45%
OCF growth 1Y17.21%
OCF growth 3Y14.92%
OCF growth 5Y18.71%

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A / CWST Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CWST.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) stock?

The financial health rating of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A (CWST) is expected to decline by -5.67% in the next year.