GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:GWRS • US3794631024

8.15 USD
+0.32 (+4.09%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 08:23 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GWRS. GWRS was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. GWRS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. GWRS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GWRS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GWRS was profitable.
  • In the past year GWRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years GWRS 4 years were profitable.
  • GWRS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 0 10M -10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • GWRS has a worse Return On Assets (0.91%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS has a Return On Equity of 4.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.29%, GWRS is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GWRS is below the industry average of 5.01%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 4.87%
ROIC 1.29%
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)13.66%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
GWRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 7.87%, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GWRS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GWRS has a worse Operating Margin (14.56%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • GWRS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.96%, GWRS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWRS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.56%
PM (TTM) 7.87%
GM 85.96%
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%
GWRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. GWRS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GWRS is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for GWRS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
GWRS Yearly Shares OutstandingGWRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.53, we must say that GWRS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.53, GWRS is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that GWRS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • GWRS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWRS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.53
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC7.99%
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 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • GWRS has a Current Ratio of 1.18. 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 Current ratio (1.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • GWRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. 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 1.18. This is in the better half of the industry: GWRS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
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 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. GWRS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GWRS have decreased strongly by -41.67% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.67%
EPS 3Y-16.44%
EPS 5Y9.24%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.18%

3.2 Future

  • GWRS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.51% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GWRS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y60.29%
EPS Next 2Y55.06%
EPS Next 3Y49.65%
EPS Next 5Y29.51%
Revenue Next Year9.11%
Revenue Next 2Y11.95%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
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.
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 58.21, the valuation of GWRS can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GWRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say GWRS is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.32, the valuation of GWRS can be described as expensive.
  • GWRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GWRS is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.57, GWRS is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.21
Fwd PE 36.32
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 15.19
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

  • The 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 49.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)6.3
EPS Next 2Y55.06%
EPS Next 3Y49.65%

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5. GWRS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GWRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%.
  • GWRS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.91.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GWRS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GWRS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.00%.
  • GWRS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GWRS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
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

  • GWRS pays out 179.97% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • GWRS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP179.97%
EPS Next 2Y55.06%
EPS Next 3Y49.65%
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 0 5M -5M -10M
GWRS Dividend Payout.GWRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GWRS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC

NASDAQ:GWRS (3/6/2026, 8:23:39 PM)

8.15

+0.32 (+4.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners30.7%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners10.05%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap234.31M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)4.36M
Analysts82.5
Price Target12.55 (53.99%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)1%
DP179.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-67.32%
Max EPS beat(4)30.72%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.46%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)12.49%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)53.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.58%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)-1.86%
PT rev (3m)-1.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.21
Fwd PE 36.32
P/S 4.22
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.99
P/B 2.61
P/tB 3.14
EV/EBITDA 15.19
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY1.72%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY2.75%
FCF(TTM)-1.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.82
OCFY10.01%
SpS1.93
BVpS3.12
TBVpS2.6
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)6.3
Graham Number3.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 4.87%
ROCE 1.76%
ROIC 1.29%
ROICexc 1.34%
ROICexgc 1.38%
OM 14.56%
PM (TTM) 7.87%
GM 85.96%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.56
Cap/Depr 443.91%
Cap/Sales 113.19%
Interest Coverage 1.38
Cash Conversion 105.61%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 0.53
F-Score4
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC0.16
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)-41.67%
EPS 3Y-16.44%
EPS 5Y9.24%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y60.29%
EPS Next 2Y55.06%
EPS Next 3Y49.65%
EPS Next 5Y29.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year9.11%
Revenue Next 2Y11.95%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5Y6.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.83%
EBIT growth 3Y10.14%
EBIT growth 5Y6.03%
EBIT Next Year143.04%
EBIT Next 3Y51.39%
EBIT Next 5Y30.1%
FCF growth 1Y-3928.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.65%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 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 60.29% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GWRS stock?

The dividend rating of GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC (GWRS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 179.97%.