Waste Connections [WCN] vs Casella Waste [CWST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Waste Connections
NYSE
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Casella Waste
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Waste Connections wins in 14 metrics, Casella Waste wins in 5 metrics, with 0 ties. Waste Connections appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Waste Connections | Casella Waste | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 75.07 | 534.84 | Waste Connections |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.76 | 4.15 | Casella Waste |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 103.93 | 79.98 | Casella Waste |
| PEG Ratio | 16.06 | 97.71 | Waste Connections |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.50 | 20.20 | Casella Waste |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.97% | 0.64% | Waste Connections |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 19.37% | 5.53% | Waste Connections |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 19.37% | 5.53% | Waste Connections |
| Return on Equity | 7.88% | 0.85% | Waste Connections |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.01% | 2.08% | Waste Connections |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.17B | $77.85M | Waste Connections |
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -0.89% | -4.25% | Waste Connections |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.18 | 3.75 | Casella Waste |
| Enterprise Value | $56.15B | $7.47B | Waste Connections |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.08 | 4.34 | Casella Waste |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 42.13% | 33.79% | Waste Connections |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $36 | $28 | Waste Connections |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.48 | $0.19 | Waste Connections |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.58 | 0.83 | Waste Connections |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Waste Connections vs Casella Waste Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Connections | -0.97% | -0.05% | -0.05% | -5.25% | -1.74% | 8.71% |
| Casella Waste | 0.92% | 3.23% | -5.41% | -11.21% | -8.42% | -1.58% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Connections | -0.89% | 32.33% | 84.34% | 388.19% | 468.55% | 1,091.36% |
| Casella Waste | -4.25% | 24.85% | 82.41% | 1,540.80% | 2,262.90% | 722.37% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Waste Connections vs Casella Waste
| Metric | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $47.87B | $6.45B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 958,033 | 555,070 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,221,701 | 556,073 |
| Last Close | $184.68 | $102.55 |
| 52 Week Range | $169.36 - $201.66 | $97.05 - $121.24 |
| % from 52W High | -8.42% | -15.42% |
| All-Time High | $201.66 (Mar 31, 2025) | $121.24 (May 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -8.42% | -15.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.05% | -0.26% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.19% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 103.93 | 79.98 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $32.34 | $24.48 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.45 | $3.48 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.31B | $341.22M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $863.77M | $80.84M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.49% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.92 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Waste Connections vs Casella Waste
| Metric | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 75.07 | 534.84 |
| Forward P/E | 34.35 | 97.71 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.06 | 97.71 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.18 | 3.75 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.76 | 4.15 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $47.87B | $6.45B |
| Enterprise Value | $56.15B | $7.47B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.08 | 4.34 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 22.50 | 20.20 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.58 | 0.83 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $32.34 | $24.48 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Waste Connections vs Casella Waste
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.23B | $417.10M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.29B | $280.50M |
| Gross Profit | $936.73M | $136.60M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $396.65M | $8.60M |
| EBITDA | $690.24M | $83.87M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $312.98M | $-8.14M |
| Income Tax | $71.47M | $-3.33M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $241.51M | $-4.81M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $111.23M | $267.71M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.28B | $491.70M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.83B | $251.39M |
| Long-Term Debt | $8.66B | $1.19B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $8.01B | $1.55B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.62B | $-137.80M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $8.53B | $2.65B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $603.32M | $74.99M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-55.26M |
| Free Cash Flow | $329.08M | $-5.35M |
| Debt Repayment | $-541.74M | $-28.98M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.63M | 1.66M |
| Short Ratio | 1.80 | 4.13 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 958,033 | 555,070 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,221,701 | 556,073 |
| Shares Outstanding | 258.02M | 63.36M |
| Float Shares | 256.55M | 62.13M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.90% | 1.08% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Waste Connections vs Casella Waste
| Metric | WCN | CWST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.92 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.49% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.92 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.18% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.77 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2025 | N/A |