GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:GWRS • US3794631024

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This GWRS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GWRS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GWRS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GWRS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GWRS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWRS had a positive operating cash flow.
GWRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

  • GWRS's Return On Assets of 0.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GWRS is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS has a worse Return On Equity (3.41%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.85%. This is below the industry average of 4.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.61%
ROE 3.41%
ROIC 1.14%
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)1.85%
ROIC(5y)1.86%
GWRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • GWRS has a Profit Margin of 5.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GWRS's Operating Margin of 12.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GWRS is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWRS has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 89.89%, GWRS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GWRS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.77%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 89.89%
OM growth 3Y-9.95%
OM growth 5Y-7.64%
PM growth 3Y-24.49%
PM growth 5Y13.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-2.11%
GWRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. GWRS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GWRS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GWRS has more shares outstanding
  • GWRS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • GWRS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GWRS Yearly Shares OutstandingGWRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
GWRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGWRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • GWRS has an Altman-Z score of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that GWRS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of GWRS (0.48) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.50 is on the high side and indicates that GWRS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • GWRS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.48
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC7.37%
GWRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that GWRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of GWRS (0.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GWRS has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that GWRS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, GWRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.76
GWRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. GWRS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GWRS have decreased strongly by -39.17% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.82% in the past year.
  • GWRS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.17%
EPS 3Y-15.27%
EPS 5Y10.16%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GWRS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.42% on average per year.
  • GWRS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.7%
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
EPS Next 5Y28.42%
Revenue Next Year13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y6.5%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
GWRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 20M 40M 60M 80M
GWRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 0.2 0.4

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4. GWRS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 52.07, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GWRS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GWRS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GWRS is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GWRS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GWRS.
  • GWRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GWRS is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWRS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.07
Fwd PE 34.8
GWRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GWRS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.78
GWRS Per share dataGWRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as GWRS's earnings are expected to grow with 47.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)5.12
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%

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5. GWRS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.12%, GWRS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.02, GWRS pays a better dividend. On top of this GWRS pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GWRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.12%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GWRS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.86%.
  • GWRS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GWRS has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
GWRS Yearly Dividends per shareGWRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 277.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWRS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GWRS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP277.34%
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
GWRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -10M -20M -30M -40M
GWRS Dividend Payout.GWRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GWRS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC

NASDAQ:GWRS (4/8/2026, 10:39:25 AM)

7.81

+0.18 (+2.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners30.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.05%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap224.62M
Revenue(TTM)55.76M
Net Income(TTM)2.96M
Analysts80
Price Target11.07 (41.74%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.12%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.86%
DP277.34%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date04-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-71.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-119.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-119.61%
Max EPS beat(4)30.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.44%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.22%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)39.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.14%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.31%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.57%
PT rev (1m)-11.79%
PT rev (3m)-13.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.07
Fwd PE 34.8
P/S 4.03
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.14
P/B 2.59
P/tB 3.03
EV/EBITDA 15.78
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY1.92%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)-1.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.7
OCFY8.98%
SpS1.94
BVpS3.01
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)5.12
Graham Number3.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.61%
ROE 3.41%
ROCE 1.54%
ROIC 1.14%
ROICexc 1.15%
ROICexgc 1.18%
OM 12.77%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 89.89%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)1.85%
ROIC(5y)1.86%
ROICexc(3y)1.88%
ROICexc(5y)1.9%
ROICexgc(3y)1.97%
ROICexgc(5y)2%
ROCE(3y)2.5%
ROCE(5y)2.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.8%
OM growth 3Y-9.95%
OM growth 5Y-7.64%
PM growth 3Y-24.49%
PM growth 5Y13.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-2.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.87
Cap/Depr 448.87%
Cap/Sales 120.74%
Interest Coverage 1.25
Cash Conversion 91.19%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 0.48
F-Score4
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)297.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)285.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)74.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)68.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.17%
EPS 3Y-15.27%
EPS 5Y10.16%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
EPS Next Y53.7%
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
EPS Next 5Y28.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
Revenue Next Year13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y6.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.08%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.61%
EBIT Next Year281.68%
EBIT Next 3Y70.23%
EBIT Next 5Y38.45%
FCF growth 1Y-347.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-7.42%
OCF growth 3Y-4.75%
OCF growth 5Y6.72%

GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC / GWRS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GWRS.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 52.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.59.


Can you provide the financial health for GWRS stock?

The financial health rating of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 1 / 10.