Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST)

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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is down 13.6% since the beginning of the year. At $85 per share, CWST is trading 28.0% below its 52-week high of $117. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CWST shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,320.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) has returned -13.64% so far this year and -27.08% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CWST has achieved an annualized return of 27.23%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1997, CWST's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2000 with a return of +127.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -57.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CWST closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 30, 2008 with a return of +53.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 17, 2000 at -50.0%.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.12%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1997.

• This stock participated in 122.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 112.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CWST ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Casella Waste Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was 98.52%, occurring on Mar 12, 2009. Recovery took 2549 trading sessions.

The current Casella Waste Systems, Inc. drawdown is 29.73%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Waste Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.