Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) Receivables Turnover: 2.60 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:WA3 Casella Waste Systems Inc STU:WA3
83 GF Score
Price €78.48
GF Value €108.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Casella Waste Systems Receivables Turnover?

Casella Waste Systems STU:WA3 -0.53% 83 Receivables Turnover is 2.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WA3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Waste Management companies, Casella Waste Systems ranks better than 85.04% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Casella Waste Systems's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €396 Mil. Casella Waste Systems's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €152 Mil. Hence, Casella Waste Systems's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.60.


Casella Waste Systems  (STU:WA3) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Casella Waste Systems Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Casella Waste Systems's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:

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Casella Waste Systems Receivables Turnover Chart

Casella Waste Systems Annual Data
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Receivables Turnover
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Casella Waste Systems Quarterly Data
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STU:WA3 vs ONT, NVRI, ABAT: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Casella Waste Systems Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Casella Waste Systems's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1568.662 / ((158.451 + 152.07) / 2 )
=1568.662 / 155.2605
=10.10

Casella Waste Systems's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=395.589 / ((152.07 + 151.718) / 2 )
=395.589 / 151.894
=2.60

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.60 mean?
Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.60 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #35 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Receivables Turnover too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Receivables Turnover is 2.60. The Waste Management industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.70. Casella Waste Systems' value of 2.60 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #35 out of 234 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 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casella Waste Systems' Receivables Turnover compare to ONT and NVRI?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #35 out of 234 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Casella Waste Systems in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.70. Casella Waste Systems' value of 2.60 is 44.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Waste Management company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Waste Management companies is 4.70, based on 234 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Casella Waste Systems's current Receivables Turnover of 2.60 is 44.7% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casella Waste Systems's current Receivables Turnover is 2.60. 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 €108.25, compared to a current price of €78.48 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.60 and 44.7% below the Waste Management industry median of 4.70. Casella Waste Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.60 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 €78.48 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €108.25. GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WA3:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.60
  • GF Value™: €108.25 vs. price of €78.48 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.7% below the Waste Management median (#35 of 234)

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.
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