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

EQUITY | Waste Management | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 117.61

Change

+1.96 (+1.69)%

Market Cap

USD 0.52B

Volume

0.33M

Analyst Target

USD 59.75
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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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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 11.15% 89% A- 81% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.15% 89% A- 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 18.28% 88% B+ 76% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 18.28% 88% B+ 74% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 128.06% 80% B- 84% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 128.06% 80% B- 83% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.97% 63% D 76% C+
Dividend Return 16.97% 63% D 74% C
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.11% 100% F 83% B
Risk Adjusted Return 112.27% 100% F 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 0.52B 100% F 91% 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 515.22 17% 2%
Price/Book Ratio 4.86 38% 24%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.73 13% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 25.46 29% 15%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 1.00% 88% 59%
Return on Invested Capital 0.01% 80% 56%
Return on Assets 2.22% 88% 73%
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.07% 71% 85%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

What to not like:
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.