Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
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Daily timeframeCasella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States. The company carries a $6.09B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The company offers resource management expertise and services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers.
Market Cap
$6.09B
Beta
0.74
P/E (TTM)
870.00
P/E (Fwd)
63.53
EPS (TTM)
$0.11
EPS (Fwd)
$1.51
ROE
0.5%
ROA
1.8%
Cash
$129.0M
Total Debt
$1.24B
Free CF
$112.0M
52W Change
-11.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. carries $1.24B in total debt against $129.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 9.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $112.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 0.5% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $1.09B (2022) to $1.84B (2025), reflecting a 69% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. and its sector.