CWST
BEARISH
$85.83
Live
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $113.5
(+32.2%)
$74.05
52W Range
$121.24
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 08, 2026
Market cap
$5.45B
P/E
715.25
ROE
0.5%
Profit margin
0.4%
Debt/Equity
0.8
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
60%
CWST shows bearish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Concerns include weak profitability or high valuation.
Key Strengths
Company has established market presence
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 715.3
Premium vs Graham Number ($8.17)
Low profit margin of 0.4%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$0.84
-99.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
35
50
30
50
0
AI Verdict
CWST shows bearish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Concerns include weak profitability or high valuation.
Key drivers: Company has established market presence, High valuation with P/E of 715.3, Premium vs Graham Number ($8.17)
Confidence
20%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 715.3x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
30/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +32.2% over 5Y and -17.5% over 1Y.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- ROE only 0.5%.
- Thin profit margins.
Health
50/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
0/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- No regular dividend payments.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$85.83
Analyst Target
$113.5
Upside/Downside
+32.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CWST and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-07
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CWST
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Primary
|
+32.2% | +2.7% | -17.5% | -6.6% | -10.4% | +8.2% |
|
ACA
Arcosa, Inc.
Peer
|
+87.6% | +105.3% | +13.3% | +24.7% | +2.4% | -1.5% |
|
BCO
The Brink's Company
Peer
|
+84.7% | +107.8% | +37.4% | +37.4% | +5.2% | -0.2% |
|
ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-3.8% | +2.3% | -26.1% | -2.5% | -1.0% | +1.7% |
|
AIR
AAR Corp.
Peer
|
+176.4% | +117.3% | +70.2% | +45.2% | +1.6% | +8.9% |
CWS
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+32.2%
3Y
+2.7%
1Y
-17.5%
6M
-6.6%
1M
-10.4%
1W
+8.2%
ACA
Arcosa, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+87.6%
3Y
+105.3%
1Y
+13.3%
6M
+24.7%
1M
+2.4%
1W
-1.5%
BCO
The Brink's Company
Peer
5Y
+84.7%
3Y
+107.8%
1Y
+37.4%
6M
+37.4%
1M
+5.2%
1W
-0.2%
ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-3.8%
3Y
+2.3%
1Y
-26.1%
6M
-2.5%
1M
-1.0%
1W
+1.7%
AIR
AAR Corp.
Peer
5Y
+176.4%
3Y
+117.3%
1Y
+70.2%
6M
+45.2%
1M
+1.6%
1W
+8.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
715.25
Forward P/E
54.38
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.48
P/S Ratio
2.97
EV/Revenue
3.58
EV/EBITDA
16.6
Market Cap
$5.45B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
0.43%
Operating Margin
4.43%
Gross Margin
33.77%
ROE
0.51%
ROA
1.71%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.7%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+9.72%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.8
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.26
Good
Quick Ratio
1.03
Good
Cash/Share
$1.98
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
33.3%
Op. Margin
4.4%
Net Margin
-0.5%
Total Assets
$3.3B
Liabilities
$1.7B
Equity
$1.6B
Debt/Equity
1.11x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
40%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-19
$0.3
+33.5% surprise
2025-10-30
$0.42
+29.5% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.36
+10.1% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing CWST against 144 companies in the Industrials sector
(11 bullish, 63 neutral, 70 bearish)
P/E Ratio
715.25
This Stock
vs
77.64
Sector Avg
+821.3%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
0.51%
This Stock
vs
-0.51%
Sector Avg
-199.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
0.43%
This Stock
vs
42.42%
Sector Avg
-99.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.8
This Stock
vs
4.83
Sector Avg
-83.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.7%
This Stock
vs
25.15%
Sector Avg
-61.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.26
This Stock
vs
2.89
Sector Avg
-56.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CWST
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.45B | 715.25 | 0.5% | 0.4% | $85.83 | |
|
ACA
Arcosa, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.57B | 38.61 | 5.9% | 5.2% | $113.5 | Compare |
|
BCO
The Brink's Company
|
NEUTRAL | $5.23B | 31.92 | 44.4% | 3.3% | $125.45 | Compare |
|
ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.9B | 40.37 | 3.5% | 1.1% | $50.87 | Compare |
|
AIR
AAR Corp.
|
BEARISH | $4.69B | 26.05 | 6.9% | 3.2% | $118.52 | Compare |
CWST
Casella Waste...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$5.5B
P/E
715.2
ROE
0.5%
Price
$85.83
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | COLETTA EDMOND R | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 1,365 | $120,611 |
| 2026-03-16 | HELGESON BRADFORD JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 405 | $35,531 |
| 2026-03-16 | SAYWARD SHELLEY E. | General Counsel | Sale | 491 | $43,331 |
| 2026-03-16 | DROHAN KEVIN | Officer | Sale | 140 | $12,381 |
| 2026-03-16 | STEVES SEAN | Officer | Sale | 294 | $25,998 |
| 2026-03-16 | RAINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN | Officer | Stock Award | 989 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | COLETTA EDMOND R | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 6,892 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | HELGESON BRADFORD JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,756 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | SAYWARD SHELLEY E. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,654 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | DROHAN KEVIN | Officer | Stock Award | 551 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | COLETTA EDMOND R | President | Sale | 3,812 | $357,184 |
| 2026-02-27 | CASELLA JOHN W | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 6,726 | $626,191 |
| 2026-02-27 | SAYWARD SHELLEY E. | General Counsel | Sale | 1,591 | $147,820 |
| 2026-02-27 | DROHAN KEVIN | Officer | Sale | 675 | $62,512 |
| 2026-02-27 | STEVES SEAN | Officer | Sale | 1,199 | $111,375 |
COLETTA EDMOND R
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-16
1,365 shares
·
$120,611
HELGESON BRADFORD JOHN
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-16
405 shares
·
$35,531
SAYWARD SHELLEY E.
General Counsel
2026-03-16
491 shares
·
$43,331
DROHAN KEVIN
Officer
2026-03-16
140 shares
·
$12,381
STEVES SEAN
Officer
2026-03-16
294 shares
·
$25,998
RAINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN
Officer
2026-03-16
989 shares
COLETTA EDMOND R
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-12
6,892 shares
HELGESON BRADFORD JOHN
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-12
2,756 shares
SAYWARD SHELLEY E.
General Counsel
2026-03-12
1,654 shares
DROHAN KEVIN
Officer
2026-03-12
551 shares
COLETTA EDMOND R
President
2026-02-27
3,812 shares
·
$357,184
CASELLA JOHN W
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
6,726 shares
·
$626,191
SAYWARD SHELLEY E.
General Counsel
2026-02-27
1,591 shares
·
$147,820
DROHAN KEVIN
Officer
2026-02-27
675 shares
·
$62,512
STEVES SEAN
Officer
2026-02-27
1,199 shares
·
$111,375
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
10 analysts
UBS
2026-03-10
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-02-23
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-02-23
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Jefferies
2026-01-06
Hold
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-12-11
Neutral
UBS
2025-11-03
Buy
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2025-11-03
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2025-11-03
Underweight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2025-10-16
Buy
Buy
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