CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH (CWCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CWCO - KYG237731073 - Common Stock
36.39 USD
+0.15 (+0.41%)
CWCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. CWCO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. 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
In the past year CWCO was profitable.
CWCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
CWCO has a Return On Assets of 6.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWCO outperforms 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.
CWCO's Return On Invested Capital of 5.94% is amongst the best of the industry. CWCO outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
With a Profit Margin value of 12.22%, CWCO is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWCO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CWCO (12.08%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
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 53.33% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWCO is 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.
The debt/assets ratio for CWCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CWCO has an Altman-Z score of 10.42. 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 10.42, CWCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CWCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, CWCO belongs to the best 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 | 10.42 |
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.
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.
CWCO has a better Quick ratio (5.05) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CWCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -26.34% in the last year.
CWCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.26% yearly.
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
CWCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.85% yearly.
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 36.76, 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.
CWCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
CWCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.02.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say CWCO is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.02 |
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.
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 | 27.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CWCO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CWCO's earnings are expected to grow with 24.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.21
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y24.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.56%, CWCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.17, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CWCO is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWCO has a limited annual growth rate of 3.16%.
CWCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
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 (10/20/2025, 11:32:16 AM)
36.39
+0.15 (+0.41%)
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 Cap579.69M
Analysts85
Price Target40.29 (10.72%)
Short Float %5.24%
Short Ratio7.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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 | 36.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.02 | ||
| P/S | 4.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY3.61%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY5.2%
SpS8.1
BVpS13.59
TBVpS12.64
PEG (NY)4.21
PEG (5Y)2.62
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 | 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 | 10.42 |
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%