CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CWCO - KYG237731073 - Common Stock
35.44 USD
+0.16 (+0.45%)
CWCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. While CWCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CWCO is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes CWCO very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CWCO was profitable.
In the past year CWCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
CWCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CWCO has a better Return On Assets (6.13%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Return On Equity of 7.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.94%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.39%. This is above the industry average of 4.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 7.29% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% |
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
CWCO has a Profit Margin of 12.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWCO underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CWCO has a worse Operating Margin (12.08%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.06%, CWCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWCO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 35.06% |
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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.23 indicates that CWCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CWCO has a Altman-Z score of 10.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
CWCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that CWCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.24 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.24, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a Quick Ratio of 5.05. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.05, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CWCO have decreased strongly by -46.77% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
CWCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -26.34%.
CWCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.77%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.34%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%3.42%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.85% on average per year.
CWCO is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y23.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 35.80, the valuation of CWCO can be described as expensive.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CWCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.45, CWCO is valued on the expensive side.
CWCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CWCO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CWCO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CWCO's earnings are expected to grow with 24.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)2.55
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CWCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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
42.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWCO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CWCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.94%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:CWCO (10/24/2025, 8:17:34 PM)
35.44
+0.16 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.18%
Inst Owner Change-7.19%
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner Change-0.38%
Market Cap564.56M
Revenue(TTM)129.10M
Net Income(TTM)15.78M
Analysts85
Price Target40.29 (13.69%)
Short Float %5.17%
Short Ratio8.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
DP42.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)46.83%
Min EPS beat(2)36.8%
Max EPS beat(2)56.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.49%
Max EPS beat(4)56.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.19%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.33%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.64%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.1%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)32.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.74 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY2.79%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY5.34%
SpS8.1
BVpS13.59
TBVpS12.64
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)2.55
Graham Number17.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 7.29% | ||
| ROCE | 6.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.7% | ||
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 35.06% | ||
| FCFM | 16.22% |
ROA(3y)9.39%
ROA(5y)6.14%
ROE(3y)10.97%
ROE(5y)7.15%
ROIC(3y)9.39%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
ROICexc(3y)13.56%
ROICexc(5y)9.95%
ROICexgc(3y)15.32%
ROICexgc(5y)11.26%
ROCE(3y)10.95%
ROCE(5y)8.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y56.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y54.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.87%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 136.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 134.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.23 |
F-Score5
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)99.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.08%
Profit Quality(3y)117.23%
Profit Quality(5y)282.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.77%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y8.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.34%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%3.42%
Revenue Next Year-3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y23.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-56.08%
EBIT growth 3Y51.91%
EBIT growth 5Y9.92%
EBIT Next Year16.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y393.99%
FCF growth 3Y75.89%
FCF growth 5Y20.64%
OCF growth 1Y130.2%
OCF growth 3Y73.68%
OCF growth 5Y19.16%
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH / CWCO FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CWCO.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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.
Can you provide the financial health for CWCO stock?
The financial health rating of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CWCO stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) is expected to grow by 8.74% in the next year.