Casella Waste SystemsCWST +2.19%85 EV-to-FCF is 69.95 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 73.84. GuruFocus rates CWST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Waste Management companies, Casella Waste Systems ranks worse than 84.17% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Casella Waste Systems's Enterprise Value is $7,111 Mil.
Casella Waste Systems's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $102 Mil. Therefore, Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-FCF for today is 69.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CWST'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.08 Med: 73.84 Max: 575.26
Current: 69.95
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Casella Waste Systems was 575.26. The lowest was 29.08. And the median was 73.84.
CWST's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 84.17% of 139
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 19.73
vs CWST: 69.95
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:CWST) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $94.35.
Casella Waste Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.110.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Casella Waste Systems's current Enterprise Value is $7,111 Mil.
Casella Waste Systems's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $102 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 (CWST) has a EV-to-FCF of 69.95 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.84. Over the past decade, Casella Waste Systems' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 29.08 to 575.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #117 out of 139 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Casella Waste Systems' EV-to-FCF too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current EV-to-FCF of 69.95 is near median its 10-year median of 73.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.08 to a high of 575.26. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.73. Casella Waste Systems' value of 69.95 is 254.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #117 out of 139 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-FCF compare to NVRI and ONT?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #117 out of 139 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Casella Waste Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.73. Casella Waste Systems' value of 69.95 is 254.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Casella Waste Systems' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 29.08 to 575.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.84 vs. the industry median of 19.73, 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-FCF for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Waste Management companies is 19.73, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Casella Waste Systems's current EV-to-FCF of 69.95 is 254.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casella Waste Systems's current EV-to-FCF is 69.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.84. 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 $122.89, compared to a current price of $94.35 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 69.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.84 and 254.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 19.73. Casella Waste Systems' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (CWST), the current EV-to-FCF is 69.95 as of Jun. 28, 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 $94.35 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.89.
GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CWST:
EV-to-FCF: 69.95 (near median its 10-year median of 73.84)
GF Value™: $122.89 vs. price of $94.35 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 254.5% above the Waste Management median (#117 of 139)
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 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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