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CADIZ INC (CDZI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CDZI - US1275372076 - Common Stock

5.52 USD
-0.33 (-5.64%)
Last: 10/16/2025, 2:53:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CDZI has reported negative net income.
In the past year CDZI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
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

CDZI has a Return On Assets of -27.75%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a worse Return On Equity (-106.41%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.75%
ROE -106.41%
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 32.34%, 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 32.34%
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.
CDZI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 -4.48, we must say that CDZI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDZI has a Altman-Z score of -4.48. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZI underperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.65. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CDZI (1.65) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -4.48
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.25%
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 1.81 indicates that CDZI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CDZI's Current ratio of 1.81 is amongst the best of the industry. CDZI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
CDZI has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. 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 Quick ratio, with a value of 1.55, CDZI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.55
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.11%.
CDZI shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 460.04%.
CDZI shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 88.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)460.04%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%704.29%

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
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 Y85.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
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.
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

CDZI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 -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

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 (10/16/2025, 2:53:50 PM)

5.52

-0.33 (-5.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)08-13 2025-08-13/amc
Earnings (Next)11-11 2025-11-11/bmo
Inst Owners43.16%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change4.41%
Market Cap452.75M
Analysts82.5
Price Target10.2 (84.78%)
Short Float %13.83%
Short Ratio13.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-13.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.1%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.46%
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)-19.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-35.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-30.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-43.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.12%
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)-20%
PT rev (3m)-20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 30.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 12.73
P/tB 15.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.51
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.32
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.2
OCFYN/A
SpS0.18
BVpS0.43
TBVpS0.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.75%
ROE -106.41%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.34%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 421.45%
Cap/Sales 41.63%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z -4.48
F-Score5
WACC8.25%
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)1.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%26.67%
EPS Next Y85.9%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5Y34.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)460.04%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%704.29%
Revenue Next Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y22.02%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5Y62.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.11%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-10.29%
EBIT Next 3Y43.94%
EBIT Next 5Y51.4%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A