Casella Waste Systems Inc (CWST) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Casella Waste Systems Inc (CWST) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.20x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $12.27 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($62.25 Million). Read how much debt does Casella Waste Systems Inc carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Casella Waste Systems Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Casella Waste Systems Inc across 30 annual periods. Explore reinvestment intensity of Casella Waste Systems Inc to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Casella Waste Systems Inc (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Casella Waste Systems Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Casella Waste Systems Inc.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.26x | $84.70 Million | $329.78 Million | $245.07 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 2024 | 0.28x | $78.13 Million | $281.36 Million | $203.23 Million | ▼ -17.2% |
| 2023 | 0.34x | $78.19 Million | $233.09 Million | $154.91 Million | ▼ -15.6% |
| 2022 | 0.40x | $86.35 Million | $217.31 Million | $130.96 Million | ▲ +22.2% |
| 2021 | 0.33x | $59.44 Million | $182.74 Million | $123.30 Million | ▲ +43.1% |
| 2020 | 0.23x | $31.81 Million | $139.92 Million | $108.11 Million | ▲ +94.4% |
| 2019 | 0.12x | $13.66 Million | $116.83 Million | $103.17 Million | ▼ -64.8% |
| 2018 | 0.33x | $40.19 Million | $120.83 Million | $80.65 Million | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2017 | 0.33x | $35.44 Million | $107.54 Million | $72.10 Million | ▲ +39.9% |
| 2016 | 0.24x | $18.95 Million | $80.43 Million | $61.49 Million | ▲ +9.8% |
| 2015 | 0.21x | $15.13 Million | $70.51 Million | $55.38 Million | ▲ +149.0% |
| 2014 | -0.44x | $-16.77 Million | $38.29 Million | $197.00K | ▲ +22.0% |
| 2013 | -0.56x | $-21.51 Million | $38.29 Million | $59.80 Million | ▼ -114.0% |
| 2012 | -0.26x | $-11.52 Million | $43.86 Million | $55.38 Million | ▲ +32.9% |
| 2011 | -0.39x | $-17.16 Million | $43.86 Million | $61.02 Million | ▼ -866.4% |
| 2010 | -0.04x | $-2.58 Million | $63.77 Million | $66.36 Million | ▲ +86.2% |
| 2009 | -0.29x | $-13.81 Million | $47.09 Million | $60.90 Million | ▼ -1823.3% |
| 2008 | 0.02x | $1.18 Million | $69.27 Million | $68.09 Million | ▲ +228.4% |
| 2007 | -0.01x | $-957.00K | $72.22 Million | $73.17 Million | ▲ +88.8% |
| 2006 | -0.12x | $-8.50 Million | $71.81 Million | $80.32 Million | ▲ +62.5% |
| 2005 | -0.32x | $-25.71 Million | $81.45 Million | $107.17 Million | ▲ +36.2% |
| 2004 | -0.49x | $-37.34 Million | $75.50 Million | $112.84 Million | ▼ -170.4% |
| 2003 | 0.70x | $58.31 Million | $83.03 Million | $24.72 Million | ▲ +79.5% |
| 2002 | 0.39x | $24.22 Million | $61.90 Million | $37.67 Million | ▲ +290.0% |
| 2001 | -0.21x | $-10.51 Million | $51.01 Million | $61.52 Million | ▲ +69.3% |
| 2000 | -0.67x | $-27.87 Million | $41.59 Million | $69.45 Million | ▲ +40.5% |
| 1999 | -1.13x | $-42.90 Million | $38.10 Million | $81.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1998 | -1.13x | $-42.90 Million | $38.10 Million | $81.00 Million | ▲ +46.7% |
| 1997 | -2.11x | $-41.00 Million | $19.40 Million | $60.40 Million | ▲ +11.5% |
| 1996 | -2.39x | $-35.10 Million | $14.70 Million | $49.80 Million | — |