CWST Casella Waste Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Casella Waste Systems stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 1012.09. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.11 and the stock price of $111.33 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 134% from the past four quarters average of 432.5.
CWST PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Casella Waste Systems for the last eight years is 190.07. The current P/E ratio of 1012.09 is similar to 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.
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
Currently, CWST's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CWST PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks WM and RSG, CWST's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WM Waste Management Inc | 34 | $89.79B |
| RSG Republic Services Inc | 34.48 | $67.49B |
| CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | 1,021.45 | $7.11B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $232.99M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CWST stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 1,012.09.
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 207.92.
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 145.1.
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 432% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Casella Waste Systems's stock price is $111.33. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.11. Therefore, Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio for today is 1,012.09. PE RATIO(1,012.09) = STOCK PRICE($111.33) / TTM EPS($0.11)
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