CDZI

Cadiz Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:August 14, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Utilities

industry

Regulated Water

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Cadiz Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a natural resources development company in the United States. It engages in the water resource and agricultural development activities in San Bernardino County properties. The company owns approximately 35,000 acres of land in the Cadiz and Fenner valleys of eastern San Bernardino County; and approximately 11,000 acres of land in the eastern Mojave Desert portion of San Bernardino County. It is also involved in the cultivation of lemons, and spring and fall plantings of vegetables and grains. Cadiz Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-12.17

Market Cap ($M USD)

$406.56M

Forward P/E

4.28

PEG

0.01

PRICE TO SALES

27.12

PRICE TO BOOK

25.86

EV / EBITDA

-18.12

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-6.72%

DCF Value

$-38.32

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

-14.88

EV to FCF

-15.44

Earnings Yield

-8.22%

FCF Yield

-6.72%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

-15.32%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$0.40

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.13

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$167.00M

Return on Equity (ROE)

-129.91%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-166.10%

Debt-to-Equity

4.48

Piotroski F-Score

3

Altman Z-Score

-5.32

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-18.65%

Current Ratio

1.88

Quick Ratio

1.76

Net Debt to EBITDA

-0.66

Interest Coverage

-5.53

Gross Profit margin

31.35%

FCF PER SHARE

$-0.33

REVENUE PER SHARE

$0.18

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be pricing Cadiz Inc. with a heavy dose of skepticism. Despite a forward P/E of 4.20 suggesting potential undervaluation, the negative DCF value and Graham Number indicate a severe mispricing relative to intrinsic value. The Altman Z-score of -5.30 screams financial distress, while the earnings yield of -8.87% highlights profitability challenges. This paints a picture of a company struggling to justify its valuation, with significant risks overshadowing any growth prospects.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the regulated water industry, Cadiz Inc. is not directly exposed to rapid AI or tech shifts. However, its ability to integrate modern technology in water management could enhance operational efficiency. The industry's stability offers some resilience against disruptive tech trends.

The Bull Case

For the optimistic investor, Cadiz Inc. presents a tantalizing opportunity. The forward PEG ratio of 0.01 suggests significant growth potential at a bargain price. Despite a low Piotroski F-Score of 2, the company’s projected EPS growth and sales surge next year could signal a turnaround. If management can harness this growth, the stock might reward those willing to bet on its recovery.

The Bear Case

Cadiz Inc. is riddled with structural weaknesses that cannot be ignored. The astronomical Price/Sales ratio of 24.29 and Price/Book of 16.56 indicate a stock priced for perfection without the fundamentals to back it up. Negative cash flow metrics, such as a Price to FCF of -14.95, highlight liquidity issues. With a return on equity of -104.59%, the company is hemorrhaging value, making it a risky bet for any investor.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$10.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.79

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

43.95%

Distance to 52-Week Low

43.12%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-20.00%

50-DAY SMA

$4.68

200-DAY SMA

$4.99

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