CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO)
KYG237731073 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CWCO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CWCO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CWCO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CWCO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, CWCO could be worth investigating further for quality 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 (13.54%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CWCO (15.83%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.02%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.20%. This is above the industry average of 5.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.02%) for CWCO is above the 3 year average (8.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.54% | ||
| ROE | 15.83% | ||
| ROIC | 17.02% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.09%
ROE(3y)6.68%
ROE(5y)5.95%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)6.87%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.41%, CWCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CWCO (20.63%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWCO has grown nicely.
CWCO has a Gross Margin (34.37%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWCO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.41% | ||
| GM | 34.37% |
OM growth 3Y21.56%
OM growth 5Y11.02%
PM growth 3Y47.68%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y-2.31%
GM growth 5Y-3.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWCO is creating value.
CWCO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CWCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CWCO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 10.03. 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 10.03, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CWCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.13) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CWCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CWCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.84
WACC9.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.72 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.72, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.46 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CWCO (4.46) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CWCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 392.11%, which is quite impressive.
CWCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.37% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 91.49% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 22.35% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)392.11%
EPS 3Y98.25%
EPS 5Y20.37%
EPS growth Q2Q530%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.49%
Revenue growth 3Y35.38%
Revenue growth 5Y22.35%
Revenue growth Q2Q87.31%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -9.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CWCO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-29.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.61, CWCO is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CWCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CWCO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CWCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.67), we can say CWCO is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CWCO.
CWCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CWCO is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.02.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 137.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CWCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CWCO's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.84.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWCO has a limited annual growth rate of 0.70%.
CWCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CWCO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
18.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.56%
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH
NASDAQ:CWCO (4/30/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
After market: 25.2501 -0.2 (-0.79%)25.45
+0.08 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
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| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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| PE | 13.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.19 | ||
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| ROA | 13.54% | ||
| ROE | 15.83% | ||
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| OM | 20.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.41% | ||
| GM | 34.37% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.82
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.46 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)392.11%
EPS 3Y98.25%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.49%
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