36.35 USD
+0.12 (+0.33%)
CWCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. While CWCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CWCO is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CWCO was profitable.
- CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.55%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- CWCO has a Return On Equity of 7.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWCO underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.23%, 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 9.39%. This 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 12.88%, CWCO is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWCO has grown nicely.
- CWCO has a Operating Margin of 12.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWCO underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CWCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CWCO has a Gross Margin (35.60%) 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 | 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWCO is creating some value.
- CWCO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CWCO has more shares outstanding
- CWCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 11.41. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CWCO's Altman-Z score of 11.41 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, CWCO belongs to the top 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 | 11.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.88%
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.
- The Current ratio of CWCO (6.03) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 5.86 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying 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
- CWCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.38%.
- Measured over the past years, CWCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.02% on average per year.
- CWCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.62%.
- 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)-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
- CWCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.52% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 19.33% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CWCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.62.
- 71.43% 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 26.94, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CWCO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CWCO is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CWCO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CWCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CWCO is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CWCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CWCO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.79
PEG (5Y)2.47
EPS Next 2Y23.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CWCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%.
- CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.91.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CWCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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.
- CWCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP44.52%
EPS Next 2Y23.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.52%
NASDAQ:CWCO (1/21/2026, 2:02:31 PM)
36.35
+0.12 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)03-16 2026-03-16/bmo
Inst Owners70.32%
Inst Owner Change0.26%
Ins Owners6.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.61%
Market Cap579.06M
Revenue(TTM)130.83M
Net Income(TTM)16.86M
Analysts85
Price Target43.35 (19.26%)
Short Float %3.88%
Short Ratio7.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
DP44.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-02 2026-01-02 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)46.46%
Min EPS beat(2)36.05%
Max EPS beat(2)56.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.49%
Max EPS beat(4)56.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.72%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.6%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.65%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.65%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.48%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.32%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.56 | ||
| P/S | 4.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY2.89%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY4.51%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY6.08%
SpS8.21
BVpS13.83
TBVpS12.89
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)2.47
Graham Number18.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.55% | ||
| ROE | 7.65% | ||
| ROCE | 7.27% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.78% | ||
| OM | 12.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.88% | ||
| GM | 35.6% | ||
| FCFM | 19.95% |
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 Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 149.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 154.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.41 |
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-34.37%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
EPS Next Y19.32%
EPS Next 2Y23.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year-1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y22.8%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.47%
EBIT growth 3Y51.91%
EBIT growth 5Y9.92%
EBIT Next Year25%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y399.97%
FCF growth 3Y75.89%
FCF growth 5Y20.64%
OCF growth 1Y152.63%
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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CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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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%.