- ISIN
- US1474481041
- CUSIP
- 147448104
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Waste Management
- IPO Date
- Oct 28, 1997
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $5.62B
- Enterprise Value
- $5.64B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.11
- PE Ratio
- 797.99
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.88B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $248.24M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $405.88M
- Year Range
- $74.05 - $107.96
- Target Price
- $119.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.22%
- ROE (TTM)
- 0.46%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 691K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $64.85M
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Performance
CWST Performance Chart
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is down 8.4% since the beginning of the year. At $90 per share, CWST is trading 16.9% below its 52-week high of $108. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CWST shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,304.
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Returns By Period
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) has returned -8.40% so far this year and -12.89% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CWST has achieved an annualized return of 25.23%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% per year.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- -7.98%
- 6M
- -11.07%
- YTD
- -8.40%
- 1Y
- -12.89%
- 3Y*
- 3.04%
- 5Y*
- 5.46%
- 10Y*
- 25.23%
- ALL TIME*
- 4.89%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
CWST Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1997, CWST's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.00% | -7.65% | -14.83% | -0.11% | 3.68% | 18.01% | -7.49% | -8.40% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.64% | 4.17% | -0.46% | 5.33% | -0.20% | -1.56% | -5.76% | -9.35% | -3.73% | -6.65% | 8.83% | 1.61% | -7.44% |
| 2024 | -0.14% | 5.58% | 9.73% | -8.57% | 11.27% | -1.36% | 4.37% | 4.15% | -7.76% | -1.62% | 15.66% | -6.54% | 23.81% |
| 2023 | 1.02% | -2.87% | 6.22% | 7.67% | 1.30% | 0.32% | -10.79% | -2.38% | -3.14% | -1.11% | 7.20% | 5.66% | 7.75% |
| 2022 | -11.05% | -0.76% | 16.25% | -6.17% | -12.96% | 1.54% | 11.38% | 1.21% | -6.76% | 7.10% | 5.23% | -7.88% | -7.15% |
| 2021 | -7.60% | 1.19% | 9.75% | 5.57% | 0.48% | -5.93% | 8.43% | 7.57% | 2.64% | 14.20% | -2.24% | 0.75% | 37.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.34%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1997.
- This stock participated in 121.33% 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.
- Alpha
- 10.34%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 112.40%
- Downside Capture
- 121.33%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CWST ranks 20 for risk / return — above 20% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CWST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.92 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.25 | -0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.58 | 2.00 | -2.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.21 | 8.49 | -9.71 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 25.47%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-98.52%Mar 2009 | 10y 2mo | 10y 1mo | 20y 4moJan 1999 - Apr 2019 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-37.72%Mar 2026 | 10mo 24d | — | 1y 2moMay 2025 - now | — |
-34.96%Apr 2020 | 1mo 10d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 11dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-28.08%Jun 2022 | 3mo 7d | 10mo 27d | 1y 1moMar 2022 - May 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-26.40%Jun 1998 | 2mo 4d | 3mo 9d | 5mo 13dApr 1998 - Sep 1998 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CWST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.52% | -56.78% | -41.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.16% | -9.10% | -21.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -37.72% | -18.90% | -18.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.72% | -25.43% | -12.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.72% | -33.92% | -3.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.47% | -1.58% | -23.89% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -52.88% | -10.70% | -42.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 16.51% | 2.14% | +14.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CWST, comparing it with other companies in the Waste Management industry. Currently, CWST has a P/E ratio of 798.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CWST relative to other companies in the Waste Management industry. Currently, CWST has a P/S ratio of 3.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CWST in comparison with other companies in the Waste Management industry. Currently, CWST has a P/B value of 3.6. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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