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CADIZ INC (CDZI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.825  -0.04 (-1.57%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CDZI scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CDZI was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CDZI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, CDZI is valued expensive at the moment.


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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.
In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative operating cash flow.
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 2024 -10M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CDZI (-26.95%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CDZI (-106.73%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.95%
ROE -106.73%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-29.33%
ROA(5y)-33.8%
ROE(3y)-95.2%
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 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

CDZI has a Gross Margin (24.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CDZI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.04%
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 2024 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDZI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CDZI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDZI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CDZI Yearly Shares OutstandingCDZI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

CDZI has an Altman-Z score of -6.03. This is a bad value and indicates that CDZI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDZI has a worse Altman-Z score (-6.03) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.67 is on the high side and indicates that CDZI has dependencies on debt financing.
CDZI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: CDZI underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -6.03
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.41%
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 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

CDZI has a Current Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that CDZI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CDZI has a better Current ratio (1.79) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that CDZI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CDZI's Quick ratio of 1.58 is amongst the best of the industry. CDZI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.58
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 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.14% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 381.85% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CDZI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)381.85%
Revenue growth 3Y14.47%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%614.41%

3.2 Future

CDZI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.74% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 98.36% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y28.49%
EPS Next 2Y29.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.74%
Revenue Next Year140.37%
Revenue Next 2Y131.83%
Revenue Next 3Y187.43%
Revenue Next 5Y98.36%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2016 2017 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CDZI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year CDZI is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 -0.4 -0.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CDZI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CADIZ INC

NASDAQ:CDZI (4/25/2025, 10:01:10 AM)

2.825

-0.04 (-1.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-28 2025-03-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2025-05-12/bmo
Inst Owners37.8%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change0.99%
Market Cap231.06M
Analysts82.86
Price Target15.3 (441.59%)
Short Float %12.48%
Short Ratio10.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-14.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-71.57%
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)-41.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-43.57%
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)-28.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)86.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)86.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 24.05
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 6.8
P/tB 8.18
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.78
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.26
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.27
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.26
OCFYN/A
SpS0.12
BVpS0.42
TBVpS0.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.95%
ROE -106.73%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.04%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-29.33%
ROA(5y)-33.8%
ROE(3y)-95.2%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 67.83%
Cap/Sales 9.72%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.58
Altman-Z -6.03
F-Score5
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)336.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)1594.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)175.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1098.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y28.49%
EPS Next 2Y29.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)381.85%
Revenue growth 3Y14.47%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%614.41%
Revenue Next Year140.37%
Revenue Next 2Y131.83%
Revenue Next 3Y187.43%
Revenue Next 5Y98.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.05%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-7.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y15.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A