GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:GWRS - US3794631024 - Common Stock
10.05 USD
+0.13 (+1.31%)
Overall GWRS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GWRS against 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. While GWRS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GWRS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GWRS was profitable.
GWRS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GWRS has always been profitable.
GWRS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.24%, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.26%, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.57%, GWRS is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GWRS is below the industry average of 4.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.24% | ||
| ROE | 7.26% | ||
| ROIC | 1.57% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)13.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.27%, GWRS is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWRS has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 16.84%, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWRS has declined.
GWRS has a Gross Margin of 87.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWRS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
GWRS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.27% | ||
| GM | 87.85% |
OM growth 3Y2.05%
OM growth 5Y-2.04%
PM growth 3Y8.45%
PM growth 5Y11.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GWRS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GWRS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GWRS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GWRS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.63, we must say that GWRS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.63, GWRS is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that GWRS has dependencies on debt financing.
GWRS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.52. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GWRS underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that GWRS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GWRS has a Current ratio of 1.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GWRS outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
GWRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that GWRS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GWRS has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GWRS outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GWRS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.43%.
GWRS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.57% yearly.
GWRS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.33%.
Measured over the past years, GWRS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.43%
EPS 3Y19.68%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.41%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GWRS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.33% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.45%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.68, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GWRS.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GWRS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GWRS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
GWRS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
GWRS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GWRS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GWRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GWRS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.29.
GWRS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GWRS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.00%.
GWRS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of GWRS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
136.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWRS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GWRS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP136.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
NASDAQ:GWRS (11/3/2025, 3:45:10 PM)
10.05
+0.13 (+1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.22%
Inst Owner Change3%
Ins Owners9.95%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap276.07M
Revenue(TTM)54.27M
Net Income(TTM)5.57M
Analysts82.22
Price Target14.45 (43.78%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
DP136.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)30.72%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-67.32%
Max EPS beat(4)30.72%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.77%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.57%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)52.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.43%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.36%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)-8.6%
PT rev (3m)-8.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.19 | ||
| P/S | 5.09 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.2 | ||
| P/B | 3.6 | ||
| P/tB | 4.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY2.19%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY2.84%
FCF(TTM)-1.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY6.17%
SpS1.98
BVpS2.79
TBVpS2.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number3.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.24% | ||
| ROE | 7.26% | ||
| ROCE | 2.13% | ||
| ROIC | 1.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.66% | ||
| OM | 16.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.27% | ||
| GM | 87.85% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)13.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
ROICexc(3y)2.13%
ROICexc(5y)2.09%
ROICexgc(3y)2.25%
ROICexgc(5y)2.22%
ROCE(3y)2.84%
ROCE(5y)2.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.29%
OM growth 3Y2.05%
OM growth 5Y-2.04%
PM growth 3Y8.45%
PM growth 5Y11.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 401.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 102.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
F-Score4
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)259.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)214.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)59.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)49.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.43%
EPS 3Y19.68%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y-9.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5Y15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y7.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.41%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.45%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.44%
EBIT growth 3Y10.14%
EBIT growth 5Y6.03%
EBIT Next Year158.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5Y30.1%
FCF growth 1Y-331.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.35%
OCF growth 3Y2.23%
OCF growth 5Y13.49%
GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC / GWRS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GWRS.
What is the valuation status for GWRS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) stock?
GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 45.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.6.
How sustainable is the dividend of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 136.17%.