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CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CWCO - Nasdaq - KYG237731073 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

25.7  -0.08 (-0.31%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CWCO. CWCO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CWCO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CWCO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make CWCO a good candidate for quality investing.


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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.
CWCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCWCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

CWCO has a better Return On Assets (15.36%) than 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of CWCO (12.01%) 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 5.70%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.20%) for CWCO is below the current ROIC(12.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
CWCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15

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.
CWCO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CWCO (18.54%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.53%, CWCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWCO has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
CWCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30 40

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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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CWCO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CWCO is higher compared to a year ago.
CWCO Yearly Shares OutstandingCWCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M
CWCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.94 indicates that CWCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CWCO has a Altman-Z score of 10.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% 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.
CWCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that CWCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z 10.94
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC9.27%
CWCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M

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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.66, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a Quick Ratio of 7.47. 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 7.47, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.66
Quick Ratio 7.47
CWCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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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.
CWCO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.20%.
CWCO shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.35% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.12% on average per year.
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

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CWCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
CWCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCWCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CWCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.06.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CWCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.58. CWCO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00, the valuation of CWCO can be described as rather expensive.
CWCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CWCO is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.47. CWCO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.06
Fwd PE 18
CWCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.65
EV/EBITDA 8.43
CWCO Per share dataCWCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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 -4.04% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-12.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.57.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.68%

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
CWCO Yearly Dividends per shareCWCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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-12.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.04%
CWCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCWCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10M 20M
CWCO Dividend Payout.CWCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CWCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH

NASDAQ:CWCO (1/27/2025, 11:40:35 AM)

25.7

-0.08 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-14 2024-11-14/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners59.68%
Inst Owner Change-1.44%
Ins Owners5.8%
Ins Owner Change0.7%
Market Cap406.83M
Analysts85
Price Target39.27 (52.8%)
Short Float %4.23%
Short Ratio6.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.68%
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.7%
DP16.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date01-02 2025-01-02 (0.11)
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)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.06
Fwd PE 18
P/S 2.56
P/FCF 12.65
P/OCF 11.05
P/B 1.94
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA 8.43
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY6.23%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY7.9%
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY9.05%
SpS10.03
BVpS13.25
TBVpS12.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 5Y11.02%
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 RankSector 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 10.94
F-Score7
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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%