CWST vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CWST | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 33 | 83 | -50 |
| Growth | 87 | 89 | -2 |
| Value | 21 | 76 | -55 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
CWST at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | -2.1% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | -4.9% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $1.44 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CWST to earn is drifting lower (-4.9%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST): score, valuation & FAQ
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is a Waste Management company that scores 39.2 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a below-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are Rev (B+), while PEG (D) rate weaker. On valuation, CWST sits about 108% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies free cash flow growing about 30% next year, slowing to 4% a year by year ten.
Is CWST a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CWST 39.2 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a below-average reading. That is driven by Rev (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of Casella Waste Systems, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does CWST score 39.2 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on growth at 87.4 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 20.6 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. CWST earns its highest marks on Rev (B+), and is held back by PEG (D). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so CWST is measured against Waste Management peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is CWST overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $83.78, CWST sits about 108% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies free cash flow growing about 30% next year, slowing to 4% a year by year ten. Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in CWST?
Net margin 0.3% is thin — operating leverage cuts both ways; input-cost inflation or pricing pressure hits the bottom line first. ROE 0% is below the long-run sustainable threshold of ~10% — capital efficiency would need to improve for the equity base to compound at the market rate.
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