CWST Casella Waste Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Casella Waste Systems stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 495.61. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.23 and the stock price of $113.99 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same as the last 4 quarters average.
CWST PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Casella Waste Systems for the last eight years is 199.71. The current P/E ratio of 495.61 is 148% 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.
Casella Waste Systems PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 222.31% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -63.83% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 460.04 | 147.63% | $105.81 | $0.23 |
| 2023 | 185.78 | 141.27% | $85.46 | $0.46 |
| 2022 | 77 | -27.89% | $79.31 | $1.03 |
| 2021 | 106.78 | 222.31% | $85.42 | $0.8 |
| 2020 | 33.13 | -51.78% | $61.95 | $1.87 |
| 2019 | 68.7 | -63.83% | $46.03 | $0.67 |
| 2018 | 189.93 | N/A | $28.49 | $0.15 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $23.02 | -$0.52 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $12.41 | -$0.17 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $5.98 | -$0.32 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $5.1 | -$0.58 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $4.36 | -$1.59 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $6.03 | -$2.9 |
| 2011 | 4.6 | N/A | $6.76 | $1.47 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $5.16 | -$0.54 |
Casella Waste Systems PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 460.04 | -49.14% | $105.81 | $0.23 |
| Sep 2024 | 904.45 | 191.7% | $99.49 | $0.11 |
| Jun 2024 | 310.06 | -5.92% | $99.22 | $0.32 |
| Mar 2024 | 329.57 | 77.4% | $98.87 | $0.3 |
| Dec 2023 | 185.78 | 55.83% | $85.46 | $0.46 |
| Sep 2023 | 119.22 | 1.49% | $76.3 | $0.64 |
| Jun 2023 | 117.47 | 43.54% | $90.45 | $0.77 |
| Mar 2023 | 81.84 | 6.29% | $82.66 | $1.01 |
| Dec 2022 | 77 | 4.83% | $79.31 | $1.03 |
| Sep 2022 | 73.45 | -8.04% | $76.39 | $1.04 |
| Jun 2022 | 79.87 | -27.1% | $72.68 | $0.91 |
| Mar 2022 | 109.56 | 2.6% | $87.65 | $0.8 |
| Dec 2021 | 106.78 | 168.56% | $85.42 | $0.8 |
| Sep 2021 | 39.76 | 19.72% | $75.94 | $1.91 |
| Jun 2021 | 33.21 | 0.82% | $63.43 | $1.91 |
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 | 33.34 | $91.69B |
| RSG Republic Services Inc | 35.52 | $72.1B |
| CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc | 495.61 | $7.22B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $134.7M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CWST stock as of Feb 21, 2025, stands at 495.61.
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 237.36.
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 164.67.
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 148% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Casella Waste Systems's stock price is $113.99. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.23. Therefore, Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio for today is 495.61. PE RATIO(495.61) = STOCK PRICE($113.99) / TTM EPS($0.23)
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