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Casella Waste SystemsFRA:WA3 +0.15%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.33 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 22.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:WA3 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Waste Management companies, Casella Waste Systems ranks worse than 73.3% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Casella Waste Systems's enterprise value is €6,236 Mil.
Casella Waste Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €340 Mil. Therefore, Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WA3'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.22 Med: 22.28 Max: 32.17
Current: 18.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Casella Waste Systems was 32.17. The lowest was 8.22. And the median was 22.28.
FRA:WA3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.3% of 176
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 11.455
vs FRA:WA3: 18.16
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Casella Waste Systems (FRA:WA3) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Casella Waste Systems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Casella Waste Systems's share price for today is €78.26.
Casella Waste Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.076.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
Casella Waste Systems EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:WA3 vs ONT, NVRI, PESI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Casella Waste Systems's current Enterprise Value is €6,236 Mil.
Casella Waste Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €340 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:WA3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.33 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems. This is 18% below median its historical median of 22.28. Over the past decade, Casella Waste Systems' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.22 to 32.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #129 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Casella Waste Systems' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.33 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.22 to a high of 32.17. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46. Casella Waste Systems' value of 18.33 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #129 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ONT and NVRI?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #129 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Casella Waste Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46. Casella Waste Systems' value of 18.33 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Casella Waste Systems' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.22 to 32.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.28 vs. the industry median of 11.46, Casella Waste Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 11.46, based on 176 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Casella Waste Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.33 is 60% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casella Waste Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.33, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 22.28. 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 (FRA:WA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €106.42, compared to a current price of €78.26 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.33, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.28 and 60% above the Waste Management industry median of 11.46. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (FRA:WA3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.33 as of Aug. 16, 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 (FRA:WA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casella Waste Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.26 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €106.42.
GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WA3:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.33 (18% below median its 10-year median of 22.28)
GF Value™: €106.42 vs. price of €78.26 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Waste Management median (#129 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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