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CDZI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CDZI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CDZI is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CDZI has reported negative net income.
- CDZI had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative net income.
- In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CDZI has a Return On Assets of -29.78%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -137.46%, CDZI is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -29.78% | ||
| ROE | -137.46% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-29.33%
ROA(5y)-33.8%
ROE(3y)-95.2%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a Gross Margin value of 32.47%, CDZI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CDZI so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 32.47% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CDZI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- CDZI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CDZI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CDZI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -4.79, we must say that CDZI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CDZI has a worse Altman-Z score (-4.79) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- CDZI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CDZI (2.16) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -4.79 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- CDZI has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that CDZI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, CDZI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- CDZI has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that CDZI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.96, CDZI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.79% over the past year.
- The Revenue has grown by 188.33% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- CDZI shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 88.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)188.33%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%28.69%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- CDZI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 62.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y151.28%
EPS Next 2Y21.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5Y34.05%
Revenue Next Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y22.02%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5Y62.93%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CDZI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Also next year CDZI is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CDZI's earnings are expected to grow with 29.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CDZI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
6.68
+0.3 (+4.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26/bmo
Inst Owners46.84%
Inst Owner Change0.32%
Ins Owners2.47%
Ins Owner Change3.13%
Market Cap555.17M
Revenue(TTM)15.98M
Net Income(TTM)-38.12M
Analysts82.5
Price Target12.75 (90.87%)
Short Float %12.43%
Short Ratio7.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-13.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.93%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.57%
Max EPS beat(4)-8.93%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-19.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-43.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.3%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)463.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 34.74 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 20.02 | ||
| P/tB | 25.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.49
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.25
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.23
OCFYN/A
SpS0.19
BVpS0.33
TBVpS0.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -29.78% | ||
| ROE | -137.46% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 32.47% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-29.33%
ROA(5y)-33.8%
ROE(3y)-95.2%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 550.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | -4.79 |
F-Score5
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)353.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)1604.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)175.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1098.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y151.28%
EPS Next 2Y21.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5Y34.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)188.33%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%28.69%
Revenue Next Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y22.02%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5Y62.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year20.48%
EBIT Next 3Y43.94%
EBIT Next 5Y51.4%
FCF growth 1Y-1.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.85%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CADIZ INC / CDZI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CDZI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CDZI.
What is the valuation status of CADIZ INC (CDZI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CADIZ INC (CDZI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CADIZ INC (CDZI) stock?
CADIZ INC (CDZI) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CADIZ INC (CDZI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CADIZ INC (CDZI) is expected to grow by 151.28% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CDZI stock?
The dividend rating of CADIZ INC (CDZI) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -13.41%.