Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.10 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:WA3 Casella Waste Systems Inc STU:WA3
83 GF Score
Price €83.48
GF Value €107.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Casella Waste Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Casella Waste Systems STU:WA3 -4.35% 83 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WA3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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 Mar. 2026 was €0.167. 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 €1.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Casella Waste Systems's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.40% 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 (2026-07-19), Casella Waste Systems's current stock price is €83.48. Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.10. Casella Waste Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 75.89.

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 119.71.


Casella Waste Systems  (STU:WA3) 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
=83.48/1.10
=75.89

* 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 119.71.


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 0.43 0.70 0.83 1.06 1.05

Casella Waste Systems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.07 0.96 0.96 1.05 1.10

STU:WA3 vs ONT, NVRI, ABAT: 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 Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.167/330.2130*330.2130
=0.167

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Casella Waste Systems Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.432 241.018 0.592
201609 0.137 241.428 0.187
201612 0.174 241.432 0.238
201703 0.045 243.801 0.061
201706 0.287 244.955 0.387
201709 0.392 246.819 0.524
201712 0.140 246.524 0.188
201803 0.074 249.554 0.098
201806 0.170 251.989 0.223
201809 0.494 252.439 0.646
201812 0.187 251.233 0.246
201903 -0.260 254.202 -0.338
201906 0.093 256.143 0.120
201909 0.073 256.759 0.094
201912 0.334 256.974 0.429
202003 -0.095 258.115 -0.122
202006 0.292 257.797 0.374
202009 0.414 260.280 0.525
202012 -0.046 260.474 -0.058
202103 0.087 264.877 0.108
202106 0.284 271.696 0.345
202109 0.487 274.310 0.586
202112 0.119 278.802 0.141
202203 0.207 287.504 0.238
202206 0.467 296.311 0.520
202209 0.534 296.808 0.594
202212 0.393 296.797 0.437
202303 -0.032 301.836 -0.035
202306 0.602 305.109 0.652
202309 0.560 307.789 0.601
202312 0.169 306.746 0.182
202403 -0.358 312.332 -0.378
202406 0.435 314.175 0.457
202409 0.616 315.301 0.645
202412 0.495 315.605 0.518
202503 -0.078 319.799 -0.081
202506 0.315 322.561 0.322
202509 0.370 324.800 0.376
202512 0.519 324.054 0.529
202603 0.167 330.213 0.167

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 €1.10 mean?
Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.10 as of Mar. 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 €1.10. Overall, Casella Waste Systems has a GF Score™ of 83/100 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 ONT and NVRI?
Casella Waste Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.10 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 €1.10. 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 (STU:WA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €107.95, compared to a current price of €83.48 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.10. Casella Waste Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 (STU:WA3), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.10 as of Mar. 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 (STU:WA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casella Waste Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €83.48 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €107.95. GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WA3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.10
  • GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €83.48 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Casella Waste Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges CWST:USAWA3: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.
83GF Score

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