CWST Casella Waste Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Casella Waste Systems stock as of Apr 2, 2025 is 496.91. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.23 and the stock price of $114.29 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same as the last 4 quarters average.

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 199.71. The current P/E ratio of 496.91 is 149% 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.

Today
496.91
Average
199.71
Median
89.25
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 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

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
248.98
5-year avg
170.48
10-year avg
199.71
15-year avg
175.43

CWST PE vs peers

What is CWST's PE ratio compared to its 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 34.29 $94.32B
RSG Republic Services Inc 37.66 $76.45B
CWST Casella Waste Systems Inc 496.91 $7.24B
PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc N/A $135.63M

Frequently asked questions

What is Casella Waste Systems's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CWST stock as of Apr 2, 2025, stands at 496.91.

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 248.98.

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 170.48.

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 149% 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 2, 2025), Casella Waste Systems's stock price is $114.29. 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 496.91. PE RATIO(496.91) = STOCK PRICE($114.29) / TTM EPS($0.23)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.