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CADIZ INC (CDZI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

3.03  +0.07 (+2.36%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CDZI. CDZI was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CDZI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CDZI is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDZI had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year CDZI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years CDZI always reported negative operating cash flow.
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

CDZI has a worse Return On Assets (-26.78%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a Return On Equity of -88.54%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 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

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.82%, CDZI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CDZI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CDZI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CDZI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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

CDZI has an Altman-Z score of -5.55. This is a bad value and indicates that CDZI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -5.55, CDZI is not doing good in the industry: 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the high side and indicates that CDZI has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.31, CDZI is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -5.55
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.61%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that CDZI has no problem at all paying 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.
CDZI has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that CDZI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CDZI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.98%.
CDZI shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 283.28%.
The Revenue has been growing by 88.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CDZI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.05% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 62.93% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y85.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5Y34.05%
Revenue Next Year19.49%
Revenue Next 2Y17.94%
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.
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 2028 2029 2030 50M 100M 150M
CDZI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDZI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CDZI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CDZI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
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 20 30

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

CDZI's earnings are expected to grow with 29.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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CADIZ INC

NASDAQ:CDZI (7/18/2025, 1:56:31 PM)

3.03

+0.07 (+2.36%)

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 Owners42.53%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.25%
Ins Owner Change2.38%
Market Cap248.10M
Analysts82.5
Price Target12.75 (320.79%)
Short Float %13.51%
Short Ratio15.02
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-43.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)80.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 21.68
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.63
P/tB 6.47
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 -5.55
F-Score4
WACC8.61%
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 Y85.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5Y34.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)283.28%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%163.51%
Revenue Next Year19.49%
Revenue Next 2Y17.94%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5Y62.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-5.09%
EBIT Next 3Y37.83%
EBIT Next 5Y51.4%
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