8.4 USD
-0.11 (-1.29%)
Taking everything into account, GWRS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GWRS was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. GWRS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GWRS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GWRS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GWRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
GWRS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GWRS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.91%, GWRS is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
GWRS has a Return On Equity of 4.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
GWRS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GWRS is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GWRS is below the industry average of 4.89%.
| 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 78.57% of its industry peers.
GWRS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GWRS has a Operating Margin of 14.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GWRS 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
The debt/assets ratio for GWRS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GWRS has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. 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 0.56, GWRS is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that GWRS has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GWRS (1.38) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
GWRS has a Current 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.
GWRS has a Current ratio (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.18, GWRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GWRS have decreased strongly by -41.38% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
GWRS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.06%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, GWRS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.33% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-27.75%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue Next Year6.65%
Revenue Next 2Y7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.78%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 49.41, GWRS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. GWRS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 35.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GWRS.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GWRS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GWRS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.81 |
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 | 16.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.01
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%, GWRS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GWRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.01. GWRS pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
GWRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
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 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
NASDAQ:GWRS (1/7/2026, 3:40:36 PM)
8.4
-0.11 (-1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.05%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap241.50M
Revenue(TTM)55.47M
Net Income(TTM)4.36M
Analysts82.22
Price Target12.78 (52.14%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
DP179.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-19.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.81 | ||
| P/S | 4.35 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.69 | ||
| P/tB | 3.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)0.23
Fwd EY2.79%
FCF(TTM)-1.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.82
OCFY9.72%
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 | 0.56 |
F-Score4
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.17
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-27.75%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
Revenue Next Year6.65%
Revenue Next 2Y7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.78%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.83%
EBIT growth 3Y10.14%
EBIT growth 5Y6.03%
EBIT Next Year143.04%
EBIT Next 3Y51.39%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GWRS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is expected to decline by -27.75% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GWRS stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 179.97%.