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CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP (CDZIP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CDZIP - US1275373066

19.6 USD
0 (0%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CDZIP. CDZIP was compared to 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CDZIP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CDZIP is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CDZIP has reported negative net income.
CDZIP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CDZIP always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years CDZIP always reported negative operating cash flow.
CDZIP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDZIP 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -29.78%, CDZIP is doing worse than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CDZIP has a worse Return On Equity (-137.46%) than 93.33% 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
CDZIP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDZIP 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

CDZIP's Gross Margin of 32.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDZIP is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
CDZIP 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
CDZIP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDZIP 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

CDZIP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CDZIP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CDZIP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CDZIP is higher compared to a year ago.
CDZIP Yearly Shares OutstandingCDZIP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CDZIP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDZIP 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 1.66, we must say that CDZIP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.66, CDZIP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.16 is on the high side and indicates that CDZIP has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.16, CDZIP is not doing good in the industry: 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.54%
CDZIP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDZIP 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 1.26 indicates that CDZIP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CDZIP has a better Current ratio (1.26) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that CDZIP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.96, CDZIP is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.96
CDZIP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDZIP 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

CDZIP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.79%.
CDZIP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 188.33%.
Measured over the past years, CDZIP 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

CDZIP 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, CDZIP 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

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CDZIP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDZIP 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
CDZIP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDZIP 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 CDZIP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CDZIP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CDZIP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDZIP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CDZIP'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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.33%, CDZIP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CDZIP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.52. CDZIP pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CDZIP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.33%

5.2 History

CDZIP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
CDZIP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
CDZIP Yearly Dividends per shareCDZIP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CDZIP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CDZIP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-13.41%
EPS Next 2Y21.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
CDZIP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCDZIP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10M -20M -30M

CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP

NASDAQ:CDZIP (11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

19.6

0 (0%)

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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.61B
Revenue(TTM)15.98M
Net Income(TTM)-38.12M
Analysts82.5
Price Target47.89 (144.34%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio0.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.33%
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-13.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date10-03 2025-10-03 (0.55)
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)9.56%
PT rev (3m)-29.31%
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 100.61
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 57.97
P/tB 73.01
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
BVpS0.34
TBVpS0.27
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 1.66
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
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 8 7/8 PERP / CDZIP FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CDZIP.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP (CDZIP). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP (CDZIP) stock?

CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP (CDZIP) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP (CDZIP) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP (CDZIP) is expected to grow by 151.28% in the next year.