Casella Waste SystemsSTU:WA3 +0.62%86 FCF Margin % is 2.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 5.59. GuruFocus rates STU:WA3 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, Casella Waste Systems ranks better than 57.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casella Waste Systems's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WA3'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 5.59 Max: 7.96
Current: 5.41
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Casella Waste Systems was 7.96%. The lowest was 1.84%. And the median was 5.59%.
STU:WA3's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 57.32% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.66
vs STU:WA3: 5.41
Casella Waste Systems FCF Margin % Related Terms
Casella Waste Systems FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casella Waste Systems's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:WA3 vs NVRI, ONT, ABAT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Casella Waste Systems's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:WA3) has a FCF Margin % of 2.68% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Casella Waste Systems' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.84 to 7.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #102 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Casella Waste Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current FCF Margin % of 2.68% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 7.96. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. Casella Waste Systems' value of 2.68% is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #102 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Casella Waste Systems has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casella Waste Systems' FCF Margin % compare to NVRI and ONT?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #102 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Casella Waste Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. Casella Waste Systems' value of 2.68% is 0.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Casella Waste Systems' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.84 to 7.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 2.66, 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 FCF Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.66, based on 239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Casella Waste Systems's current FCF Margin % of 2.68% is 0.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casella Waste Systems's current FCF Margin % is 2.68%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 5.59. 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 €106.30, compared to a current price of €80.92 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.68%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 0.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.66. Casella Waste Systems' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3), the current FCF Margin % is 2.68% 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 €80.92 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €106.30.
GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WA3:
FCF Margin %: 2.68% (52% below median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: €106.30 vs. price of €80.92 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% above the Waste Management median (#102 of 239)
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 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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