Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


STU:WA3 Casella Waste Systems Inc STU:WA3
79 GF Score
Price €84.14
GF Value €106.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Casella Waste Systems Moat Score?

Casella Waste Systems STU:WA3 -1.34% 79 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WA3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Waste Management companies, Casella Waste Systems ranks better than 97.65% on this metric.

Casella Waste Systems has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Casella Waste Systems has Narrow Moat: Casella Waste Systems has a strong narrow moat with a well-established regional presence and economies of scale in waste management. It benefits from regulatory barriers and customer loyalty, but lacks the scale of larger competitors.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Casella Waste Systems might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Casella Waste Systems  (STU:WA3) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Casella Waste Systems Moat Score Related Terms

STU:WA3 vs ONT, NVRI, ABAT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Casella Waste Systems's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's Moat Score falls into.


STU:WA3
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #6 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Moat Score too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #6 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Casella Waste Systems has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casella Waste Systems' Moat Score compare to ONT and NVRI?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #6 out of 255 companies for Moat Score. This places Casella Waste Systems in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Casella Waste Systems's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €106.69, compared to a current price of €84.14 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Casella Waste Systems' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 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 €84.14 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €106.69. GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WA3:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €106.69 vs. price of €84.14 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 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.
79GF Score

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