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PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PCYO - US7462283034 - Common Stock

11.17 USD
+0.51 (+4.78%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 4:47:47 PM
11.17 USD
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After Hours: 1/8/2026, 4:47:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PCYO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCYO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. PCYO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PCYO has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PCYO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PCYO had a positive cash flow from operations.
PCYO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PCYO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PCYO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCYO 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 10M -10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.08%, PCYO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of PCYO (9.18%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
PCYO has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: PCYO outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCYO is in line with the industry average of 4.89%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.08%
ROE 9.18%
ROIC 3.8%
ROA(3y)6.5%
ROA(5y)8.82%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)10.04%
ROIC(3y)3.88%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
PCYO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCYO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

PCYO has a better Profit Margin (50.25%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
PCYO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PCYO has a Operating Margin of 29.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PCYO outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCYO has grown nicely.
PCYO has a better Gross Margin (61.45%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCYO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.4%
PM (TTM) 50.25%
GM 61.45%
OM growth 3Y-12.52%
OM growth 5Y20.93%
PM growth 3Y6.31%
PM growth 5Y14%
GM growth 3Y-4.78%
GM growth 5Y16.08%
PCYO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCYO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PCYO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCYO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, PCYO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PCYO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PCYO Yearly Shares OutstandingPCYO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
PCYO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCYO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

PCYO has an Altman-Z score of 8.06. This indicates that PCYO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PCYO's Altman-Z score of 8.06 is amongst the best of the industry. PCYO outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
PCYO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PCYO would need 2.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PCYO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCYO outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that PCYO is not too dependend on debt financing.
PCYO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 2.39
Altman-Z 8.06
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.68%
PCYO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCYO 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 2.72 indicates that PCYO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PCYO has a Current ratio of 2.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCYO outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.09 indicates that PCYO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.09, PCYO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 2.09
PCYO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCYO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.82% over the past year.
PCYO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.14% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.25% in the past year.
PCYO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.82%
EPS 3Y10.69%
EPS 5Y14.14%
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
PCYO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCYO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
PCYO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCYO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2023 2024 2025 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PCYO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.95.
PCYO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCYO is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PCYO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.95
Fwd PE N/A
PCYO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCYO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

PCYO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PCYO is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCYO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 94.74
EV/EBITDA 24.24
PCYO Per share dataPCYO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PCYO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCYO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PURE CYCLE CORP

NASDAQ:PCYO (1/8/2026, 4:47:47 PM)

After market: 11.17 0 (0%)

11.17

+0.51 (+4.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)01-07 2026-01-07/amc
Earnings (Next)04-07 2026-04-07
Inst Owners72.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.72%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap268.97M
Revenue(TTM)26.09M
Net Income(TTM)13.11M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio6.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.95
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 10.31
P/FCF 94.74
P/OCF 20.43
P/B 1.88
P/tB 1.88
EV/EBITDA 24.24
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)0.55
OCFY4.89%
SpS1.08
BVpS5.93
TBVpS5.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number8.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.08%
ROE 9.18%
ROCE 5.09%
ROIC 3.8%
ROICexc 4.45%
ROICexgc 4.45%
OM 29.4%
PM (TTM) 50.25%
GM 61.45%
FCFM 10.88%
ROA(3y)6.5%
ROA(5y)8.82%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)10.04%
ROIC(3y)3.88%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
ROICexc(3y)4.62%
ROICexc(5y)5.51%
ROICexgc(3y)4.62%
ROICexgc(5y)5.51%
ROCE(3y)5.2%
ROCE(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.6%
OM growth 3Y-12.52%
OM growth 5Y20.93%
PM growth 3Y6.31%
PM growth 5Y14%
GM growth 3Y-4.78%
GM growth 5Y16.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 2.39
Debt/EBITDA 0.64
Cap/Depr 449.5%
Cap/Sales 39.58%
Interest Coverage 18.57
Cash Conversion 132.08%
Profit Quality 21.66%
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 2.09
Altman-Z 8.06
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)314.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)282.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)32.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.82%
EPS 3Y10.69%
EPS 5Y14.14%
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.77%
EBIT growth 5Y21.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y227.54%
FCF growth 3Y-36.18%
FCF growth 5Y-25.16%
OCF growth 1Y469.38%
OCF growth 3Y-8.97%
OCF growth 5Y-8.67%

PURE CYCLE CORP / PCYO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PCYO.


What is the valuation status for PCYO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PURE CYCLE CORP?

PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PURE CYCLE CORP (PCYO) is 19.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.88.