CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CWCO - KYG237731073 - Common Stock
35.44 USD
+0.16 (+0.45%)
Overall CWCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CWCO against 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. While CWCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CWCO shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make CWCO suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CWCO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CWCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
CWCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CWCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CWCO (6.13%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.29%, CWCO is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.94%, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CWCO is above the industry average of 4.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 7.29% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% |
ROA(3y)9.39%
ROA(5y)6.14%
ROE(3y)10.97%
ROE(5y)7.15%
ROIC(3y)9.39%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
1.3 Margins
CWCO's Profit Margin of 12.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CWCO's Operating Margin of 12.08% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.06%, CWCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWCO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 35.06% |
OM growth 3Y20.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.8%
PM growth 3Y153.94%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y-1.05%
GM growth 5Y-3.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CWCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWCO has more shares outstanding
CWCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CWCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 10.23. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.23, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWCO is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CWCO, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CWCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.01) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that CWCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
CWCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.24 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.24, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a Quick Ratio of 5.05. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.05, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CWCO have decreased strongly by -46.77% in the last year.
CWCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.02% yearly.
CWCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -26.34%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.26% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.77%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.34%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%3.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y23.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 35.80, the valuation of CWCO can be described as expensive.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CWCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.89. CWCO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
CWCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.45.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CWCO.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, CWCO is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CWCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CWCO is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CWCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CWCO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CWCO's earnings are expected to grow with 24.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)2.55
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CWCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.16.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWCO has a limited annual growth rate of 3.16%.
CWCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
42.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWCO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CWCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.94%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:CWCO (10/24/2025, 8:17:34 PM)
35.44
+0.16 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.18%
Inst Owner Change-7.45%
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner Change-0.38%
Market Cap564.56M
Revenue(TTM)129.10M
Net Income(TTM)15.78M
Analysts85
Price Target40.29 (13.69%)
Short Float %5.17%
Short Ratio8.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
DP42.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)46.83%
Min EPS beat(2)36.8%
Max EPS beat(2)56.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.49%
Max EPS beat(4)56.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.19%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.33%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.64%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.1%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)32.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.74 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY2.79%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY5.34%
SpS8.1
BVpS13.59
TBVpS12.64
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)2.55
Graham Number17.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 7.29% | ||
| ROCE | 6.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.7% | ||
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 35.06% | ||
| FCFM | 16.22% |
ROA(3y)9.39%
ROA(5y)6.14%
ROE(3y)10.97%
ROE(5y)7.15%
ROIC(3y)9.39%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
ROICexc(3y)13.56%
ROICexc(5y)9.95%
ROICexgc(3y)15.32%
ROICexgc(5y)11.26%
ROCE(3y)10.95%
ROCE(5y)8.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y56.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y54.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.87%
OM growth 3Y20.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.8%
PM growth 3Y153.94%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y-1.05%
GM growth 5Y-3.69%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 136.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 134.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.23 |
F-Score5
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)99.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.08%
Profit Quality(3y)117.23%
Profit Quality(5y)282.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.77%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y8.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.34%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%3.42%
Revenue Next Year-3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y23.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-56.08%
EBIT growth 3Y51.91%
EBIT growth 5Y9.92%
EBIT Next Year16.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y393.99%
FCF growth 3Y75.89%
FCF growth 5Y20.64%
OCF growth 1Y130.2%
OCF growth 3Y73.68%
OCF growth 5Y19.16%
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH / CWCO FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CWCO.
Can you provide the valuation status for CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CWCO stock?
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CWCO stock?
The financial health rating of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CWCO stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) is expected to grow by 8.74% in the next year.