GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:GWRSUS3794631024

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This GWRS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GWRS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GWRS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GWRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWRS has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWRS had a positive operating cash flow.
GWRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GWRS (0.61%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of GWRS (3.41%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.14%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GWRS is below the industry average of 4.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.61%
ROE 3.41%
ROIC 1.14%
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)1.85%
ROIC(5y)1.86%
GWRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 5.30%, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWRS has grown nicely.
  • GWRS's Operating Margin of 12.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GWRS is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWRS has declined.
  • GWRS has a better Gross Margin (89.89%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GWRS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.77%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 89.89%
OM growth 3Y-9.95%
OM growth 5Y-7.64%
PM growth 3Y-24.49%
PM growth 5Y13.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-2.11%
GWRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. GWRS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GWRS is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GWRS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • GWRS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GWRS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GWRS Yearly Shares OutstandingGWRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
GWRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGWRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • GWRS has an Altman-Z score of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that GWRS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.48, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GWRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.50. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • GWRS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.50) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.48
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC7.95%
GWRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that GWRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.76, GWRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that GWRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, GWRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.76
GWRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. GWRS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GWRS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -39.17%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • GWRS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.82%.
  • GWRS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.17%
EPS 3Y-15.27%
EPS 5Y10.16%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GWRS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.42% on average per year.
  • GWRS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.7%
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
EPS Next 5Y28.42%
Revenue Next Year13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y6.5%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
GWRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 20M 40M 60M 80M
GWRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 0.2 0.4

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4. GWRS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 50.33, the valuation of GWRS can be described as expensive.
  • GWRS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GWRS is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWRS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.75.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.65 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GWRS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say GWRS is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.33
Fwd PE 33.65
GWRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GWRS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.68
GWRS Per share dataGWRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GWRS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • GWRS's earnings are expected to grow with 47.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)4.95
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%

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5. GWRS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GWRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
  • GWRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.01. GWRS pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GWRS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.86%.
  • GWRS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GWRS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GWRS Yearly Dividends per shareGWRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 277.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWRS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GWRS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP277.34%
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
GWRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -10M -20M -30M -40M
GWRS Dividend Payout.GWRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GWRS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC

NASDAQ:GWRS (3/30/2026, 8:06:17 PM)

After market: 7.55 0 (0%)

7.55

+0.18 (+2.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners30.91%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners10.05%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap217.14M
Revenue(TTM)55.76M
Net Income(TTM)2.96M
Analysts82.5
Price Target11.07 (46.62%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.86%
DP277.34%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-71.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-119.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-119.61%
Max EPS beat(4)30.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.44%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.22%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)39.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.14%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.31%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.57%
PT rev (1m)-11.79%
PT rev (3m)-13.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.33
Fwd PE 33.65
P/S 3.89
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.77
P/B 2.51
P/tB 2.93
EV/EBITDA 15.68
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY1.99%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY2.97%
FCF(TTM)-1.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.7
OCFY9.29%
SpS1.94
BVpS3.01
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)4.95
Graham Number3.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.61%
ROE 3.41%
ROCE 1.54%
ROIC 1.14%
ROICexc 1.15%
ROICexgc 1.18%
OM 12.77%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 89.89%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)1.85%
ROIC(5y)1.86%
ROICexc(3y)1.88%
ROICexc(5y)1.9%
ROICexgc(3y)1.97%
ROICexgc(5y)2%
ROCE(3y)2.5%
ROCE(5y)2.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.8%
OM growth 3Y-9.95%
OM growth 5Y-7.64%
PM growth 3Y-24.49%
PM growth 5Y13.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-2.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.5
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.87
Cap/Depr 448.87%
Cap/Sales 120.74%
Interest Coverage 1.25
Cash Conversion 91.19%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 0.48
F-Score4
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)297.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)285.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)74.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)68.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.17%
EPS 3Y-15.27%
EPS 5Y10.16%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
EPS Next Y53.7%
EPS Next 2Y51.84%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
EPS Next 5Y28.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
Revenue Next Year13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y6.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.08%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.61%
EBIT Next Year281.68%
EBIT Next 3Y70.23%
EBIT Next 5Y38.45%
FCF growth 1Y-347.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-7.42%
OCF growth 3Y-4.75%
OCF growth 5Y6.72%

GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC / GWRS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GWRS.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GWRS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is expected to grow by 53.7% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GWRS stock?

The dividend rating of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 277.34%.