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Overall GWRS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GWRS against 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GWRS while its profitability can be described as average. GWRS 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 GWRS was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.91%, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GWRS has a worse Return On Equity (4.87%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
GWRS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.29%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GWRS is below the industry average of 4.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 4.87% | ||
| ROIC | 1.29% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)13.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
1.3 Margins
GWRS has a worse Profit Margin (7.87%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
GWRS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.56%, GWRS is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWRS has declined.
GWRS's Gross Margin of 85.96% is amongst the best of the industry. GWRS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
GWRS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.87% | ||
| GM | 85.96% |
OM growth 3Y2.05%
OM growth 5Y-2.04%
PM growth 3Y8.45%
PM growth 5Y11.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GWRS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GWRS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GWRS has more shares outstanding
GWRS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GWRS has an Altman-Z score of 0.55. This is a bad value and indicates that GWRS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.55, GWRS is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GWRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GWRS (1.38) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that GWRS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GWRS has a Current ratio (1.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
GWRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that GWRS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, GWRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GWRS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.38%.
GWRS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GWRS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.06% in the last year.
GWRS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.38%
EPS 3Y19.68%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-41.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
3.2 Future
GWRS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GWRS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.45%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 49.47, the valuation of GWRS can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, GWRS is valued quite expensively.
GWRS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
GWRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GWRS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GWRS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.01
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GWRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, GWRS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
GWRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GWRS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.00%.
GWRS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of GWRS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
179.97% 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.
DP179.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.22%
Inst Owner Change-3.03%
Ins Owners9.95%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap241.79M
Revenue(TTM)55.47M
Net Income(TTM)4.36M
Analysts84.44
Price Target12.78 (51.96%)
Short Float %1.21%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
DP179.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-67.32%
Max EPS beat(4)30.72%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.46%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)12.49%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)53.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.58%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)-19.14%
PT rev (3m)-19.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.45 | ||
| P/S | 4.36 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY3.4%
FCF(TTM)-1.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.82
OCFY9.7%
SpS1.93
BVpS3.12
TBVpS2.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.01
Graham Number3.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 4.87% | ||
| ROCE | 1.76% | ||
| ROIC | 1.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.38% | ||
| OM | 14.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.87% | ||
| GM | 85.96% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)13.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
ROICexc(3y)2.13%
ROICexc(5y)2.09%
ROICexgc(3y)2.25%
ROICexgc(5y)2.22%
ROCE(3y)2.84%
ROCE(5y)2.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.29%
OM growth 3Y2.05%
OM growth 5Y-2.04%
PM growth 3Y8.45%
PM growth 5Y11.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 443.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 113.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
F-Score4
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)259.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)214.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)59.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)49.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.38%
EPS 3Y19.68%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-41.67%
EPS Next Y-9.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.45%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.83%
EBIT growth 3Y10.14%
EBIT growth 5Y6.03%
EBIT Next Year158.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5Y30.1%
FCF growth 1Y-3928.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.65%
OCF growth 3Y2.23%
OCF growth 5Y13.49%
GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC / GWRS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GWRS.
What is the valuation status for GWRS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) stock?
GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 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 49.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.7.
How sustainable is the dividend of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 179.97%.