Logo image of CDZI

CADIZ INC (CDZI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CDZI - Nasdaq - US1275372076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.21  +0.06 (+1.9%)

After market: 3.15 -0.06 (-1.87%)

Fundamental Rating

3

CDZI gets a fundamental rating of 3 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

0

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDZI had negative earnings in the past year.
CDZI had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative net income.
CDZI had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CDZI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDZI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -10M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CDZI (-26.78%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CDZI's Return On Equity of -88.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDZI is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.78%
ROE -88.54%
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
CDZI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDZI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

CDZI has a Gross Margin (26.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CDZI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.82%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CDZI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDZI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K -8K

3

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CDZI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDZI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CDZI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CDZI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CDZI Yearly Shares OutstandingCDZI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CDZI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDZI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -5.45, we must say that CDZI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDZI has a worse Altman-Z score (-5.45) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CDZI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: CDZI underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -5.45
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.49%
CDZI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDZI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

CDZI has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that CDZI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, CDZI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that CDZI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CDZI has a Quick ratio of 1.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. CDZI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.97
CDZI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDZI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

7

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CDZI have decreased strongly by -10.98% in the last year.
CDZI shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 283.28%.
Measured over the past years, CDZI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 88.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)283.28%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%163.51%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.06% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CDZI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 51.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y90.17%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24%
Revenue Next 2Y17.94%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
CDZI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDZI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10M 20M 30M 40M
CDZI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDZI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -0.5 -1

1

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CDZI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year CDZI is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CDZI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDZI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CDZI Per share dataCDZI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4

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 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CDZI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CADIZ INC

NASDAQ:CDZI (6/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 3.15 -0.06 (-1.87%)

3.21

+0.06 (+1.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)05-14 2025-05-14/amc
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Inst Owners37.8%
Inst Owner Change30.12%
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change0.99%
Market Cap262.83M
Analysts82.5
Price Target12.75 (297.2%)
Short Float %12.82%
Short Ratio14.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-13.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-47.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-71.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.1%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-37.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.57%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.93%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-39.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-43.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-35.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-51.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-87.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)-35.43%
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)-16.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)86.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 22.97
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.97
P/tB 6.86
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.55
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.32
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.27
OCFYN/A
SpS0.14
BVpS0.54
TBVpS0.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.78%
ROE -88.54%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.82%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 138.57%
Cap/Sales 17.8%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.97
Altman-Z -5.45
F-Score4
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)336.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)1594.64%
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)-10.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.1%
EPS Next Y90.17%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)283.28%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%163.51%
Revenue Next Year24%
Revenue Next 2Y17.94%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-5.09%
EBIT Next 3Y37.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A