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

NASDAQ:CDZIP - Nasdaq - US1275373066 - Currency: USD

17.43  +0.21 (+1.19%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CDZIP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

CDZIP has a Return On Assets of -26.78%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDZIP underperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -88.54%, CDZIP is not doing good in the industry: 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
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 26.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDZIP is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CDZIP so they could not be analyzed.
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
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.
CDZIP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CDZIP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 1.46, we must say that CDZIP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDZIP has a Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: CDZIP outperforms 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.31, CDZIP is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.91%
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 2.19 indicates that CDZIP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CDZIP (2.19) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.97, CDZIP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.97
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 strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.98%.
The Revenue has grown by 283.28% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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, CDZIP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CDZIP will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 51.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y90.17%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24%
Revenue Next 2Y17.94%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
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 10M 20M 30M 40M
CDZIP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDZIP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -0.5 -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 20 -20 -40

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 -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 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CDZIP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.96%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.38, CDZIP pays a better dividend. On top of this CDZIP pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CDZIP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.96%

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

CDZIP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-13.1%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
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 (5/28/2025, 8:25:05 PM)

17.43

+0.21 (+1.19%)

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 Owners37.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.43B
Analysts82.5
Price Target78.75 (351.81%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.96%
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-13.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-04 2025-04-04 (0.55)
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)-20.63%
PT rev (3m)24.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)86.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 124.74
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 32.41
P/tB 37.24
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 1.46
F-Score4
WACC8.91%
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 Y90.17%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)283.28%
Revenue growth 3Y152.05%
Revenue growth 5Y88.85%
Sales Q2Q%163.51%
Revenue Next Year24%
Revenue Next 2Y17.94%
Revenue Next 3Y51.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-5.09%
EBIT Next 3Y37.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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