11.05 USD
-0.12 (-1.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PCYO. PCYO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. PCYO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PCYO is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PCYO was profitable.
PCYO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PCYO has always been profitable.
PCYO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.08%, PCYO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
PCYO's Return On Equity of 9.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCYO outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
PCYO has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: PCYO outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCYO is in line with the industry average of 4.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.18% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)6.5%
ROA(5y)8.82%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)10.04%
ROIC(3y)3.88%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
1.3 Margins
PCYO has a better Profit Margin (50.25%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
PCYO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 29.40%, PCYO is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
PCYO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PCYO has a Gross Margin of 61.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: PCYO outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCYO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 50.25% | ||
| GM | 61.45% |
OM growth 3Y-12.52%
OM growth 5Y20.93%
PM growth 3Y6.31%
PM growth 5Y14%
GM growth 3Y-4.78%
GM growth 5Y16.08%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCYO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PCYO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
PCYO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCYO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.44 indicates that PCYO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PCYO has a better Altman-Z score (8.44) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
PCYO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PCYO would need 2.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PCYO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCYO outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that PCYO is not too dependend on debt financing.
PCYO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
PCYO has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that PCYO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PCYO (2.72) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.09 indicates that PCYO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.09, PCYO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.82% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, PCYO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.14% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.25% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PCYO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.82%
EPS 3Y10.69%
EPS 5Y14.14%
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.73, PCYO is valued on the expensive side.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCYO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PCYO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCYO is valued a bit more expensive than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PCYO indicates a rather cheap valuation: PCYO is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 93.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PCYO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PCYO!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:PCYO (1/9/2026, 6:42:41 PM)
11.05
-0.12 (-1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.72%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap266.08M
Revenue(TTM)26.09M
Net Income(TTM)13.11M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio6.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 10.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 93.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY5.07%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY1.07%
OCF(TTM)0.55
OCFY4.95%
SpS1.08
BVpS5.93
TBVpS5.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number8.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.18% | ||
| ROCE | 5.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.45% | ||
| OM | 29.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 50.25% | ||
| GM | 61.45% | ||
| FCFM | 10.88% |
ROA(3y)6.5%
ROA(5y)8.82%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)10.04%
ROIC(3y)3.88%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
ROICexc(3y)4.62%
ROICexc(5y)5.51%
ROICexgc(3y)4.62%
ROICexgc(5y)5.51%
ROCE(3y)5.2%
ROCE(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.6%
OM growth 3Y-12.52%
OM growth 5Y20.93%
PM growth 3Y6.31%
PM growth 5Y14%
GM growth 3Y-4.78%
GM growth 5Y16.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 449.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 132.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 21.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.44 |
F-Score6
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)314.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)282.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)32.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.82%
EPS 3Y10.69%
EPS 5Y14.14%
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.77%
EBIT growth 5Y21.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y227.54%
FCF growth 3Y-36.18%
FCF growth 5Y-25.16%
OCF growth 1Y469.38%
OCF growth 3Y-8.97%
OCF growth 5Y-8.67%
PURE CYCLE CORP / PCYO FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PCYO.
What is the valuation status for PCYO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PURE CYCLE CORP?
PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) is 19.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.