CWST (Casella Waste Systems) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc CWST
85 GF Score
Price $92.42
GF Value $124.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Casella Waste Systems Profitability Rank?

Casella Waste Systems CWST +0.18% 85 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Casella Waste Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.99%. As of today, Casella Waste Systems's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


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CWST vs SGLA, OIO, NVRI: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Casella Waste Systems Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Casella Waste Systems has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Casella Waste Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=27.148 / 543.748
=4.99 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Casella Waste Systems has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Casella Waste Systems Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Casella Waste Systems' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Profitability Rank too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to SGLA and OIO?
Casella Waste Systems' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. Historically, Casella Waste Systems' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Waste Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. Casella Waste Systems's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $92.42 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (CWST), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 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 $92.42 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.17. GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CWST:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $124.17 vs. price of $92.42 (25.6% 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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