Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Casella Waste Systems's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-19 Mil. Casella Waste Systems's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €111 Mil. Therefore, Casella Waste Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casella Waste Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WA3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.01 Med: 28.81 Max: 46.66
Current: 4.89
During the past 13 years, Casella Waste Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 46.66%. The lowest was 4.01%. And the median was 28.81%.
STU:WA3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 57.96% of 226
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 9.73
vs STU:WA3: 4.89
Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Casella Waste Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Casella Waste Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casella Waste Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* 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.
Casella Waste Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
STU:WA3 vs ONT, NVRI, ABAT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Casella Waste Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casella Waste Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -17.21% mean?
Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -17.21% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Casella Waste Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.01 to 46.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #131 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Casella Waste Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Casella Waste Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.21%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.01 to a high of 46.66. Based on the distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #131 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ONT and NVRI?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Casella Waste Systems ranks #131 out of 226 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Casella Waste Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.73. Historically, Casella Waste Systems' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.01 to 46.66 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Waste Management companies is 9.73, based on 226 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Casella Waste Systems and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casella Waste Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.21%. 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 €107.48, compared to a current price of €84.86 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.21%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Casella Waste Systems (STU:WA3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.21% 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 €84.86 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of €107.48.
GuruFocus considers Casella Waste Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WA3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -17.21%
GF Value™: €107.48 vs. price of €84.86 (21% below fair value)
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 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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