CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CWCO - KYG237731073 - Common Stock
32.935 USD
-0.34 (-1.01%)
CWCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CWCO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CWCO is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, CWCO could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CWCO was profitable.
In the past year CWCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
CWCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CWCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CWCO (6.13%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Return On Equity of 7.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CWCO (5.94%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CWCO is above the industry average of 4.98%.
| 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 71.43% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.08%, CWCO is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CWCO's Gross Margin of 35.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CWCO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWCO is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 9.72. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CWCO has a better Altman-Z score (9.72) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that CWCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
CWCO has a Current Ratio of 5.24. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CWCO has a better Current ratio (5.24) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of CWCO (5.05) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CWCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.77%.
Measured over the past years, CWCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.02% on average per year.
The Revenue for CWCO has decreased by -26.34% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.85% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
CWCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.27.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CWCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CWCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say CWCO is valued slightly more expensively.
CWCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
CWCO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWCO is valued a bit more expensive than 71.43% of the companies 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 | 25.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.44 |
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)3.81
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.39, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
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
CWCO pays out 42.94% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CWCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.94%
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:CWCO (9/2/2025, 11:18:03 AM)
32.935
-0.34 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners70.21%
Inst Owner Change16.89%
Ins Owners6.25%
Ins Owner Change2.61%
Market Cap524.65M
Analysts85
Price Target40.29 (22.33%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio6.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
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)2.6%
PT rev (3m)1.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)32.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.93 | ||
| P/S | 4.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY3.01%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY3.99%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY5.74%
SpS8.1
BVpS13.59
TBVpS12.64
PEG (NY)3.81
PEG (5Y)2.37
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y56.02%
ROICexcg 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 | 130.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 133% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.72 |
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
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 Year8.33%
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%