CWST (Casella Waste Systems) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.26 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc CWST
85 GF Score
Price $92.08
GF Value $124.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Casella Waste Systems CWST -0.18% 85 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.26 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Casella Waste Systems's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.416. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Casella Waste Systems's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 29.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Casella Waste Systems was 108.00% per year. The lowest was -69.70% per year. And the median was 18.20% per year.

As of today (2026-09-01), Casella Waste Systems's current stock price is $92.08. Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.26. Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 73.08.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Casella Waste Systems was 458.67. The lowest was 62.48. And the median was 118.25.


Casella Waste Systems  (NAS:CWST) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=92.08/1.26
=73.08

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Casella Waste Systems was 458.67. The lowest was 62.48. And the median was 118.25.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Casella Waste Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.75 0.92 1.11 1.20

Casella Waste Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 1.18 1.20 1.27 1.26

CWST vs SGLA, OIO, NVRI: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Casella Waste Systems's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.416/333.9520*333.9520
=0.416

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Casella Waste Systems Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.154 241.428 0.213
201612 0.183 241.432 0.253
201703 0.048 243.801 0.066
201706 0.322 244.955 0.439
201709 0.467 246.819 0.632
201712 0.166 246.524 0.225
201803 0.091 249.554 0.122
201806 0.198 251.989 0.262
201809 0.577 252.439 0.763
201812 0.212 251.233 0.282
201903 -0.293 254.202 -0.385
201906 0.105 256.143 0.137
201909 0.081 256.759 0.105
201912 0.372 256.974 0.483
202003 -0.105 258.115 -0.136
202006 0.329 257.797 0.426
202009 0.488 260.280 0.626
202012 -0.056 260.474 -0.072
202103 0.103 264.877 0.130
202106 0.342 271.696 0.420
202109 0.573 274.310 0.698
202112 0.134 278.802 0.161
202203 0.229 287.504 0.266
202206 0.494 296.311 0.557
202209 0.529 296.808 0.595
202212 0.417 296.797 0.469
202303 -0.035 301.836 -0.039
202306 0.653 305.109 0.715
202309 0.597 307.789 0.648
202312 0.185 306.746 0.201
202403 -0.389 312.332 -0.416
202406 0.468 314.175 0.497
202409 0.684 315.301 0.724
202412 0.518 315.605 0.548
202503 -0.084 319.799 -0.088
202506 0.364 322.561 0.377
202509 0.435 324.800 0.447
202512 0.607 324.054 0.626
202603 0.193 330.213 0.195
202606 0.416 333.952 0.416

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.26 mean?
Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.26 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.26. Overall, Casella Waste Systems has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casella Waste Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SGLA and OIO?
Casella Waste Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.26 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Waste Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. Casella Waste Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casella Waste Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casella Waste Systems (CWST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.17, compared to a current price of $92.08 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.26. Casella Waste Systems' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (CWST), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.26 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casella Waste Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $92.08 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.17. GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CWST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.26
  • GF Value™: $124.17 vs. price of $92.08 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CWST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Casella Waste Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges WA3:Germany
Address 25 Greens Hill Lane, Rutland, VT, USA, 05701
Casella Waste Systems Inc is a solid waste removal company, providing resource management services to residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. The company's reportable segments on Geographical basis include Eastern, Western and Mid-Atlantic regions through the Resource solution segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Western region segment. The company's services include Recycling, Collection, Organics, Energy, Landfills, Special Waste as well as Professional Services.
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