CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CWCO - Nasdaq - KYG237731073 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall CWCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CWCO against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CWCO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CWCO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make CWCO a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CWCO was profitable.
CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CWCO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CWCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CWCO has a Return On Assets of 15.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.45%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO's Return On Invested Capital of 12.01% is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CWCO is above the industry average of 5.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.01%) for CWCO is above the 3 year average (8.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.36% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.09%
ROE(3y)6.68%
ROE(5y)5.95%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)6.87%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.05%, CWCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWCO has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.54%, CWCO is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWCO has grown nicely.
CWCO has a Gross Margin (35.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CWCO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.05% | ||
| GM | 35.53% |
OM growth 3Y21.56%
OM growth 5Y11.01%
PM growth 3Y47.68%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y-2.31%
GM growth 5Y-3.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWCO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CWCO has more shares outstanding
CWCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.37 indicates that CWCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.37, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWCO is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CWCO, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.01, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CWCO (0.00) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
CWCO has a Current Ratio of 7.66. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CWCO's Current ratio of 7.66 is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 7.47 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CWCO has a Quick ratio of 7.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CWCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.40%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CWCO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.37% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CWCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 22.35% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.4%
EPS 3Y98.25%
EPS 5Y20.37%
EPS Q2Q%-48.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y35.38%
Revenue growth 5Y22.35%
Sales Q2Q%-33.02%
3.2 Future
CWCO is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.04% yearly.
CWCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.73%
EPS Next 2Y-12.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y10.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CWCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.22.
CWCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CWCO is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CWCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.98), we can say CWCO is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.29, the valuation of CWCO can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CWCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.66. CWCO is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWCO is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CWCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CWCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CWCO's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y-12.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.42, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWCO has a limited annual growth rate of 0.70%.
CWCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CWCO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CWCO pays out 16.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.47%
EPS Next 2Y-12.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.04%
NASDAQ:CWCO (3/3/2025, 11:06:08 AM)
27.55
+0.48 (+1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners6.01%
Ins Owner Change0.35%
Market Cap436.12M
Analysts85
Price Target39.27 (42.54%)
Short Float %4.12%
Short Ratio7.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.7%
DP16.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.03%
Max EPS beat(2)7.65%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.03%
Max EPS beat(4)40.37%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)18.74%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.76%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.11%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.37%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)12.18%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.18%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.3%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.29 | ||
| P/S | 2.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY7.37%
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY8.44%
SpS10.03
BVpS13.25
TBVpS12.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.36% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROCE | 13.49% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.84% | ||
| OM | 18.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.05% | ||
| GM | 35.53% | ||
| FCFM | 20.25% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.09%
ROE(3y)6.68%
ROE(5y)5.95%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)6.87%
ROICexc(3y)10.79%
ROICexc(5y)9.04%
ROICexgc(3y)12.09%
ROICexgc(5y)10.21%
ROCE(3y)9.21%
ROCE(5y)7.71%
ROICexcg growth 3Y54.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y33.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y55.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.33%
OM growth 3Y21.56%
OM growth 5Y11.01%
PM growth 3Y47.68%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y-2.31%
GM growth 5Y-3.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.37 |
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)73.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.11%
Profit Quality(3y)294.41%
Profit Quality(5y)280.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.4%
EPS 3Y98.25%
EPS 5Y20.37%
EPS Q2Q%-48.15%
EPS Next Y-30.73%
EPS Next 2Y-12.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y35.38%
Revenue growth 5Y22.35%
Sales Q2Q%-33.02%
Revenue Next Year-19.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y10.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.29%
EBIT growth 3Y64.57%
EBIT growth 5Y35.83%
EBIT Next Year-14.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y116.67%
FCF growth 3Y-42.79%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y101.14%
OCF growth 3Y-22.82%
OCF growth 5Y-2.51%