Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) — Stock Score Summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 16/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (39/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Casella Waste Systems is a high-quality waste management business with a strong regional landfill moat. However, it does not align with our active 18-month macro themes, and its current valuation leaves no margin of safety under our Buffett lens.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is a regional solid waste management company providing integrated collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services primarily across the Northeastern United States. The company distinguishes itself through its focus on resource management and sustainability initiatives, operating a vertically integrated network of facilities that provides a competitive moat in its service areas.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$85.56
Market Cap$5.4B
P/E (TTM)760.45
P/E (Forward)55.75
Price/Book3.39
Return on Equity0.5%
Return on Invested Capital2.4%
Debt/Equity79.20
Gross Margin33.7%
Operating Margin2.7%
Revenue Growth9.6%
Free Cash Flow$112M

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. operates in the Waste Management industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Casella Waste Systems, Inc.’s (CWST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is 16/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (24), and Momentum (39) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Casella Waste Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Casella Waste Systems, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 16/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in?
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry (United States).
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