Comparing Trailblazer Resources (OTCMKTS:TBLZ) and Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST)

Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) and Trailblazer Resources (OTCMKTS:TBLZ) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Casella Waste Systems and Trailblazer Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Casella Waste Systems	0.85%	5.63%	2.70%
Trailblazer Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

99.5% of Casella Waste Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Casella Waste Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Casella Waste Systems and Trailblazer Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Casella Waste Systems	$1.56 billion	4.10	$13.54 million	$0.24	419.13
Trailblazer Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Casella Waste Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Trailblazer Resources.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Casella Waste Systems and Trailblazer Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Casella Waste Systems	0	4	7	1	2.75
Trailblazer Resources	0	0	0	0	0.00

Casella Waste Systems currently has a consensus price target of $113.56, suggesting a potential upside of 12.89%. Given Casella Waste Systems’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Casella Waste Systems is more favorable than Trailblazer Resources.

Summary

Casella Waste Systems beats Trailblazer Resources on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Casella Waste Systems

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States. It offers resource management services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. The company provides non-hazardous solid waste services, including collections, transfer stations, recycling, and disposal operations. In addition, it markets materials, including fibers, corrugated cardboard, newsprint, plastics, glass, ferrous, and aluminum metals. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.

About Trailblazer Resources

Trailblazer Resources, Inc. does not have significant operations. The company intends to identify and evaluate industries and business opportunities in order to find a suitable acquisition target. Previously, it was engaged in the manufacture, sale, installation, and servicing of fiberglass tank and piping products. The company was formerly known as Energy Composites Corporation and changed its name to Trailblazer Resources, Inc. in October 2011. Trailblazer Resources, Inc. is based in Henderson, Nevada.