97.94 USD
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97.94 USD
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CWST gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CWST has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CWST shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CWST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CWST had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
CWST has a Return On Assets of 0.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWST outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.97%, CWST is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.62% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.04%, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CWST is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 0.85%, CWST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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 56.79% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWST has more shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that CWST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CWST's Altman-Z score of 2.81 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.
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.
CWST has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.65) which is in line with 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.
CWST has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that CWST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CWST has a Current ratio (1.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that CWST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CWST's Quick ratio of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWST outperforms 56.79% 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.
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%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.33% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 70.97 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CWST.
CWST's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. CWST is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 70.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CWST.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CWST.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say CWST is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 70.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 70.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CWST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CWST's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 79.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CWST's earnings are expected to grow with 24.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)61.02
EPS Next 2Y24.55%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CWST!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
97.94
-2.35 (-2.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.35%
Inst Owner Change1.64%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change-1.42%
Market Cap6.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)15.26M
Analysts80
Price Target116.01 (18.45%)
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)-8.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 70.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 70.94 | ||
| P/S | 3.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 79.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.13 | ||
| P/B | 3.97 | ||
| P/tB | 43.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.61 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY1.41%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY1.41%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)5.4
OCFY5.52%
SpS28.28
BVpS24.69
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)61.02
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 | 2.81 |
F-Score5
WACC8.06%
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.