CWST (Casella Waste Systems) Momentum Rank: 5 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc CWST
85 GF Score
Price $92.66
GF Value $124.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Casella Waste Systems Momentum Rank?

Casella Waste Systems CWST +0.43% 85 Momentum Rank is 5 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. 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.

Casella Waste Systems has the Momentum Rank of 5.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Casella Waste Systems Momentum Rank Related Terms

CWST vs SGLA, OIO, NVRI: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 5 mean?
Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has a Momentum Rank of 5 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Casella Waste Systems' Momentum Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Momentum Rank too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Momentum Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' Momentum Rank compare to SGLA and OIO?
Casella Waste Systems' Momentum Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. Historically, Casella Waste Systems' own Momentum Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Waste Management company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. Casella Waste Systems's current Momentum Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $92.66 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (CWST), the current Momentum Rank is 5 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 $92.66 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:

  • Momentum Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $124.17 vs. price of $92.66 (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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