CWST:NGS-Casella Waste Systems Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Waste Management | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 97.61

Change

-0.02 (-0.02)%

Market Cap

USD 0.52B

Volume

0.23M

Analyst Target

USD 59.75
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About

Casella Waste Systems Inc is a vertically-integrated solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company. It provides resource management expertise and services to residential, commercial, municipal and industrial customers.

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WTRD:XETRA WisdomTree Recycling Deca.. 5.33 % 0.00 %

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REUS:XETRA VanEck Circular Economy U.. 4.53 % 0.00 %

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QWST 1.54 % 0.00 %

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DWAQ 0.00 % 0.60 %

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YXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.49 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Waste Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 14.22% 70% C- 78% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 14.22% 70% C- 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 2.71% 40% F 51% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 2.71% 40% F 48% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 149.83% 67% D+ 88% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 149.83% 67% D+ 87% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 19.14% 60% D- 79% B-
Dividend Return 19.14% 60% D- 78% C+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.88% 80% B- 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 113.38% 100% F 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 0.52B 100% F 89% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Waste Management) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 305.09 14% 4%
Price/Book Ratio 5.41 11% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 24.05 22% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 25.15 33% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 2.32% 100% 62%
Return on Invested Capital 5.97% 100% 71%
Return on Assets 3.20% 100% 80%
Debt to Equity Ratio 98.62% 13% 24%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.