CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO)
KYG237731073 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CWCO scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CWCO was compared to 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.36%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a better Return On Equity (17.45%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.01%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.20%. This is above the industry average of 5.70%.
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
CWCO has a Profit Margin of 23.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: CWCO outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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.
CWCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 5Y11.02%
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWCO is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWCO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CWCO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CWCO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 11.13. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.13, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
CWCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CWCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 7.66 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying 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's Quick ratio of 7.47 is amongst the best of 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.64% over the past year.
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.
Measured over the past years, CWCO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.64%
EPS 3Y98.25%
EPS 5Y20.37%
EPS Q2Q%-42.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y35.38%
Revenue growth 5Y22.35%
Sales Q2Q%-33.02%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.61% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-31.55%
EPS Next 2Y-10.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.28%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.13, the valuation of CWCO can be described as correct.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CWCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say CWCO is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.59 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CWCO.
CWCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CWCO is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say CWCO is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWCO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 12.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CWCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
CWCO's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-10.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CWCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.37, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWCO has a limited annual growth rate of 0.70%.
CWCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
16.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.47%
EPS Next 2Y-10.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH
NASDAQ:CWCO (11/21/2024, 8:21:42 PM)
After market: 26.29 0 (0%)26.29
-0.06 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
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Market Cap416.17M
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| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
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| PE | 16.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 | ||
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PEG (5Y)0.79
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| ROA | 15.36% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
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| OM | 18.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.05% | ||
| GM | 35.53% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.67
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 7.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.47 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)21.64%
EPS 3Y98.25%
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EPS Next Y-31.55%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y35.38%
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