Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
CWSTIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the industrials sector, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. focuses on Waste Management services and products. Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States. The company carries a $6.21B 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
$6.21B
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
1084.56
P/E (Fwd)
68.46
EPS (TTM)
$0.09
EPS (Fwd)
$1.43
ROE
0.4%
ROA
1.7%
Cash
$27.8M
Total Debt
$1.45B
Free CF
$121.7M
52W Change
10.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CWST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, CWST finished 0.64% above its 150-day moving average ($87.44) and 2.73% below its 200-day moving average ($90.47). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CWST overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, CWST's RSI(14) was 63.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. carries $1.45B in total debt against $27.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 52.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $121.7M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 0.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.7% 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. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CWST's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.