CWST (Casella Waste Systems) Insider Ownership: 2.14 % (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc CWST
85 GF Score
Price $92.65
GF Value $124.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Casella Waste Systems Insider Ownership?

Casella Waste Systems CWST +0.43% 85 Insider Ownership is 2.14 % as of Sep. 01, 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.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Casella Waste Systems's insider ownership is 2.14%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Casella Waste Systems's Institutional Ownership is 118.06%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Casella Waste Systems's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 73.51%.

Casella Waste Systems Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Casella Waste Systems Insider Ownership Chart

Casella Waste Systems Historical Data

The historical data trend for Casella Waste Systems can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.23 2.23 2.18 2.14 2.14
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 2.14 % mean?
Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has a Insider Ownership of 2.14 % as of Sep. 01, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Insider Ownership too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Insider Ownership is 2.14 %. 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' Insider Ownership compare to SGLA and OIO?
Casella Waste Systems' Insider Ownership of 2.14 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Waste Management company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. Casella Waste Systems's current Insider Ownership is 2.14 %. 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 $92.65 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 2.14 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (CWST), the current Insider Ownership is 2.14 % as of Sep. 01, 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 $92.65 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.17. GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CWST:

  • Insider Ownership: 2.14 %
  • GF Value™: $124.17 vs. price of $92.65 (25.4% 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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