GWRS

Global Water Resources

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Utilities

industry

Utilities - Regulated Water

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

4

Business Summary

Global Water Resources is a water resource management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities. The company primarily serves communities in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on a "Total Water Management" approach.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

53.8

Market Cap ($M USD)

$263

Forward P/E

43.6

PEG

5.2

PRICE TO SALES

4.3

PRICE TO BOOK

2.9

EV / EBITDA

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

3.30%

Annual Payout

$0.30

Payout Ratio

178.70%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

9

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

0.80%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.17

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.21

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

9.10%

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.90%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

14.60%

Debt-to-Equity

1.5

Piotroski F-Score

Altman Z-Score

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

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Net Debt to EBITDA

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Global Water Resources is a small-cap utility with a market capitalization of $263 million and a Price to Earnings ratio of 53.8. The company offers a TTM yield of 3.30%, but its payout ratio is an unsustainable 178.70%. Financially, it carries a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.5 and has an operating margin of 14.60%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Based on the provided data, there is no information regarding AI exposure or technology reliance.

The Bull Case

The bull case is supported by an estimated sales growth of 9.10% for next year and a strong consensus rating of 1.67. Furthermore, analysts have a mean consensus target price of $12.30, and EPS is estimated to grow to $0.21 next year.

The Bear Case

The bear case centers on a high valuation, indicated by a Price to Earnings ratio of 53.8 and a forward PEG ratio of 5.2. Additionally, the company's dividend payout ratio is 178.70%, its Debt to Equity ratio is 1.5, and its Return on Equity is low at 4.90%.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.70%

Analyst Consensus

1.67

Average Analyst Price Target

$12.30

Institutional Ownership %

30.90%

1-Year Beta

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

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