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CWST Casella Waste Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Casella Waste Systems stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 195.78. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.46 and the stock price of $90.06 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 55% from the past four quarters average of 126.1.

CWST PE ratio history

How has CWST's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Casella Waste Systems for the last eight years is 149.49. The current P/E ratio of 195.78 is 31% higher than the historical average. In the past eight years, CWST's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2017 quarter at 1,411, when the stock price was $14.11 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest point was in the Sep 2018 quarter, when it reached 32.69 with a price of $31.06 and an EPS of $0.95.

Average
149.49
Median
78.44
Minimum
32.69
Maximum
1,411

Casella Waste Systems PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 222.31% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -63.83% in 2019

Year PE ratio Change
2023 185.78 141.27%
2022 77 -27.89%
2021 106.78 222.31%
2020 33.13 -51.78%
2019 68.7 -63.83%
2018 189.93 N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

CWST average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CWST for the past years

Currently, CWST's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
93.09
5-year avg
91.62
10-year avg
149.49
15-year avg
128.91

CWST PE vs peers

What is CWST's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer PESI, CWST's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than WM's and RSG's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
WM Waste Management Inc 34.16 $84.27B
RSG Republic Services Inc 35.09 $60.38B
CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc 195.78 $5.22B
PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc 301.25 $164.74M

Frequently asked questions

What is Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CWST stock as of Apr 26, 2024, stands at 195.78.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Casella Waste Systems (CWST)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for CWST stock is 93.09.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Casella Waste Systems (CWST)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for CWST stock is 91.62.

What is the highest PE ratio for CWST?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last eight years has been 1,411 and it was in the Mar 2017 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CWST compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of CWST is 31% higher than the 8-year historical average.

Why is Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio so high?

A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.

How is CWST's PE ratio calculated (Casella Waste Systems PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Casella Waste Systems's stock price is $90.06. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $0.46. Therefore, Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio for today is 195.78. PE RATIO(195.78) = STOCK PRICE($90.06) / TTM EPS($0.46)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.