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CADIZ INC (CDZI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CDZI - Nasdaq - US1275372076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.09  -0.17 (-3.99%)

After market: 4.11 +0.02 (+0.49%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CDZI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated CDZI against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CDZI have multiple concerns. CDZI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDZI had negative earnings in the past year.
CDZI had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
CDZI had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CDZI had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CDZI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDZI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -10M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

CDZI's Return On Assets of -30.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDZI is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -166.08%, CDZI is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -30.54%
ROE -166.08%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-30.42%
ROA(5y)-36.1%
ROE(3y)-87.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CDZI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDZI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CDZI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CDZI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDZI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2K -4K -6K -8K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CDZI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CDZI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CDZI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDZI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CDZI Yearly Shares OutstandingCDZI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
CDZI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDZI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

CDZI has an Altman-Z score of -6.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CDZI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -6.76, CDZI is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.69 is on the high side and indicates that CDZI has dependencies on debt financing.
CDZI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.69
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -6.76
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.31%
CDZI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDZI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

CDZI has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that CDZI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CDZI (1.36) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that CDZI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, CDZI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.87
CDZI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDZI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CDZI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.56%, which is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 194.79% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 37.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)194.79%
Revenue growth 3Y58.5%
Revenue growth 5Y37.85%
Sales Q2Q%771.35%

3.2 Future

CDZI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.85% yearly.
CDZI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 78.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-83.53%
EPS Next 2Y-14.28%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year341.82%
Revenue Next 2Y137.52%
Revenue Next 3Y78.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CDZI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDZI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5M 10M 15M 20M
CDZI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDZI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CDZI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CDZI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CDZI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDZI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CDZI Per share dataCDZI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 -0.4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CDZI's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.28%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CDZI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CADIZ INC

NASDAQ:CDZI (3/3/2025, 7:07:56 PM)

After market: 4.11 +0.02 (+0.49%)

4.09

-0.17 (-3.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-13 2024-11-13/amc
Earnings (Next)03-26 2025-03-26/amc
Inst Owners37.8%
Inst Owner Change26.92%
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change1%
Market Cap307.49M
Analysts82.86
Price Target15.3 (274.08%)
Short Float %13.61%
Short Ratio10.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-14.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.06%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.93%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-63.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-87.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-39.44%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 55.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 14.86
P/tB 20.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.51
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.34
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.28
OCFYN/A
SpS0.07
BVpS0.28
TBVpS0.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -30.54%
ROE -166.08%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-30.42%
ROA(5y)-36.1%
ROE(3y)-87.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.69
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 205.03%
Cap/Sales 44.91%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z -6.76
F-Score4
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)2146.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)1707.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)1444.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)1176.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-83.53%
EPS Next 2Y-14.28%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)194.79%
Revenue growth 3Y58.5%
Revenue growth 5Y37.85%
Sales Q2Q%771.35%
Revenue Next Year341.82%
Revenue Next 2Y137.52%
Revenue Next 3Y78.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.65%
EBIT Next 3Y-8.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-9.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A