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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CWCO. CWCO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CWCO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CWCO is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CWCO had positive earnings in the past year.
- CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CWCO has always been profitable.
- CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.55%, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- CWCO has a worse Return On Equity (7.65%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CWCO (6.23%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CWCO is above the industry average of 4.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.55% | ||
| ROE | 7.65% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% |
ROA(3y)9.39%
ROA(5y)6.14%
ROE(3y)10.97%
ROE(5y)7.15%
ROIC(3y)9.39%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CWCO (12.88%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- CWCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CWCO's Operating Margin of 12.72% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CWCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CWCO's Gross Margin of 35.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWCO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.88% | ||
| GM | 35.6% |
OM growth 3Y20.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.8%
PM growth 3Y153.94%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y-1.05%
GM growth 5Y-3.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CWCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CWCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 11.84. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CWCO's Altman-Z score of 11.84 is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CWCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CWCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CWCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- CWCO has a Current Ratio of 6.03. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CWCO has a better Current ratio (6.03) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CWCO has a Quick Ratio of 5.86. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CWCO (5.86) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CWCO have decreased strongly by -34.38% in the last year.
- CWCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.02% yearly.
- CWCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.62%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.26% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.37%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.52% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.32%
EPS Next 2Y23.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y22.8%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.08, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CWCO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- CWCO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CWCO.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. CWCO is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CWCO is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CWCO's earnings are expected to grow with 18.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)2.57
EPS Next 2Y23.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.99, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
- CWCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CWCO has a limited annual growth rate of 3.16%.
- CWCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 44.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWCO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of CWCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.52%
EPS Next 2Y23.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.52%
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH / CWCO FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CWCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CWCO.
What is the valuation status of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CWCO stock?
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH?
The financial health rating of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) is 9 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) stock?
The dividend rating of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.52%.