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CADIZ INC (CDZI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CDZI - US1275372076 - Common Stock

5.7 USD
-0.17 (-2.9%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 4:30:02 PM
5.7 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 4:30:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to CDZI. CDZI was compared to 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CDZI have multiple concerns. CDZI is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


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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.
CDZI had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

CDZI has a Return On Assets of -29.78%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a worse Return On Equity (-137.46%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
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

The Gross Margin of CDZI (32.47%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 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
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.
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.
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 -5.04, we must say that CDZI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDZI has a Altman-Z score of -5.04. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.16 is on the high side and indicates that CDZI has dependencies on debt financing.
CDZI's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.16 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDZI is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -5.04
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.28%
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 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.
CDZI has a Current ratio of 1.26. This is in the better half of the industry: CDZI outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.96, CDZI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.96
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

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!
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)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

CDZI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 34.05% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CDZI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 62.93% on average per year.
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

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 20 -20 40 60

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

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 2Y21.07%
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 (12/5/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 5.7 0 (0%)

5.7

-0.17 (-2.9%)

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 Owners43.16%
Inst Owner Change10.8%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change4.41%
Market Cap473.73M
Revenue(TTM)15.98M
Net Income(TTM)-38.12M
Analysts82.5
Price Target12.75 (123.68%)
Short Float %12.53%
Short Ratio5.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)25%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)143.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)463.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 29.65
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 17.08
P/tB 21.51
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 -5.04
F-Score5
WACC8.28%
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 Year-10.29%
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 for CDZI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CADIZ INC (CDZI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CADIZ INC?

CADIZ INC (CDZI) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


How financially healthy is CADIZ INC?

The financial health rating of CADIZ INC (CDZI) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of CADIZ INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CADIZ INC (CDZI) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -13.41%.