CDZIP Fundamental Analysis - CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP

Fundamental Rating

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CDZIP. CDZIP was compared to 14 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 expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDZIP had negative earnings in the past year.

In the past year CDZIP has reported a negative cash flow from operations.

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

In the past 5 years CDZIP always reported negative operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CDZIP (-26.78%) is worse than 92.86% of its industry peers.

CDZIP has a worse Return On Equity (-88.54%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector 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

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.82%, CDZIP is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.

CDZIP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.

		Industry Rank	Sector 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

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ROE

ROIC

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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.

CDZIP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.

CDZIP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.

The debt/assets ratio for CDZIP is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that CDZIP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.

The Altman-Z score of CDZIP (1.38) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.

CDZIP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.

The Debt to Equity ratio of CDZIP (1.31) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	1.31
Debt/FCF	N/A
Altman-Z	1.38

ROIC/WACCN/A

WACC8.94%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that CDZIP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, CDZIP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.

CDZIP has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that CDZIP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.

CDZIP has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 78.57% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	2.19
Quick Ratio	1.97

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CDZIP have decreased strongly by -10.98% in the last year.

CDZIP 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

CDZIP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 34.05% yearly.

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CDZIP 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 CDZIP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	N/A
Fwd PE	N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	N/A

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 2Y15.56%

EPS Next 3Y29.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CDZIP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.99%, which is a nice return.

Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.32, CDZIP pays a better dividend. On top of this CDZIP pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.

Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, CDZIP pays a better dividend.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	12.99%

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

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-13.1%

EPS Next 2Y15.56%

EPS Next 3Y29.06%

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CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP

NASDAQ:CDZIP (7/18/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 17 -0.12 (-0.7%)

17.12

-0.16 (-0.93%)

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 ChangeN/A

Ins Owners2.25%

Ins Owner ChangeN/A

Market Cap1.40B

Analysts82.5

Price Target70.3 (310.63%)

Short Float %0.01%

Short Ratio0.79

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	12.99%

Yearly Dividend0.07

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A

DP-13.1%

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years3

Ex-Date07-03 2025-07-03 (0.56)

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)-4.77%

PT rev (3m)-29.15%

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 Rank	Sector Rank
PE	N/A
Fwd PE	N/A
P/S	122.52
P/FCF	N/A
P/OCF	N/A
P/B	31.83
P/tB	36.58
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 Rank	Sector 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 Rank	Sector 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	1.38

F-Score4

WACC8.94%

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

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

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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