CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CWCO - Nasdaq - KYG237731073 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CWCO. CWCO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. While CWCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CWCO is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, CWCO could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CWCO had positive earnings in the past year.
CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CWCO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CWCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CWCO has a Return On Assets of 10.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.44%, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 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 5.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.6% | ||
| ROE | 12.44% | ||
| 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 20.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWCO outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWCO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.00%, 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.42%, CWCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.73% | ||
| GM | 34.42% |
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.
CWCO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CWCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CWCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 8.85. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CWCO has a better Altman-Z score (8.85) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWCO is 0.00, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CWCO, only 0.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.00, CWCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CWCO (0.00) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
CWCO has a Current Ratio of 5.72. This indicates that CWCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CWCO has a Current ratio of 5.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.47 indicates that CWCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CWCO has a better Quick ratio (5.47) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CWCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.85%.
CWCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.02% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CWCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -31.57% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CWCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.26% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.85%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.57%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%-15.05%
3.2 Future
CWCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.89% yearly.
CWCO is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.92%
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.22%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CWCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.60.
71.43% 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 26.03. CWCO is around the same levels.
CWCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CWCO is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWCO is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CWCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CWCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CWCO's earnings are expected to grow with 23.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.04
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.40, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
CWCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
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.
CWCO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
24.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CWCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.68%
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:CWCO (5/22/2025, 10:27:09 AM)
26.6
-0.05 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.6%
Inst Owner Change7.1%
Ins Owners6.01%
Ins Owner Change3.55%
Market Cap423.47M
Analysts85
Price Target39.78 (49.55%)
Short Float %3.47%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.16%
DP24.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-68.49%
Max EPS beat(2)36.8%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.49%
Max EPS beat(4)36.8%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.78%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.7%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.66%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.18%
PT rev (1m)1.3%
PT rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.35 | ||
| P/S | 3.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)2.17
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY9.99%
SpS8.04
BVpS13.4
TBVpS12.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.6% | ||
| ROE | 12.44% | ||
| ROCE | 6.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.4% | ||
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.73% | ||
| GM | 34.42% | ||
| FCFM | 27% |
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 Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 190.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 130.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.85 |
F-Score5
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)-54.85%
EPS 3Y175.23%
EPS 5Y14.02%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
EPS Next Y-12.92%
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.57%
Revenue growth 3Y26.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%-15.05%
Revenue Next Year-5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y23.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.58%
EBIT growth 3Y51.91%
EBIT growth 5Y9.92%
EBIT Next Year3.24%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y149.18%
FCF growth 3Y75.89%
FCF growth 5Y20.64%
OCF growth 1Y91.87%
OCF growth 3Y73.68%
OCF growth 5Y19.16%