GWRS:NSD-Global Water Resources Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Water | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 12.15

Change

-0.17 (-1.38)%

Market Cap

USD 0.16B

Volume

0.02M

Analyst Target

USD 12.50
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About

Global Water Resources Inc is a water resource management company. It operates and manages water, wastewater and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona.

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Water

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UUGWF United Utilities Group PLC

N/A

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UUGRY United Utilities Group PLC ADR

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CWT California Water Service Group

-0.06 (-0.12%)

USD 2.77B
AWR American States Water Company

-0.19 (-0.27%)

USD 2.65B
SJW SJW Corporation

-0.11 (-0.21%)

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ARIS Aris Water Solutions Inc

-0.16 (-1.09%)

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ETFs Containing GWRS

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -7.11% 63% D 21% F
Dividend Return 1.15% 50% F 40% F
Total Return -5.96% 63% D 21% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -2.17% 75% C 29% F
Dividend Return 2.21% 63% D 34% F
Total Return 0.04% 75% C 27% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 16.05% 71% C- 56% F
Dividend Return 13.79% 100% F 52% F
Total Return 29.84% 86% B+ 53% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.62% 88% B+ 58% F
Dividend Return 6.75% 88% B+ 56% F
Total Return 2.13% 100% F 47% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.14% 38% F 32% F
Risk Adjusted Return 21.01% 75% C 44% F
Market Capitalization 0.16B 13% F 38% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 48.27 13% 12%
Price/Book Ratio 6.11 13% 14%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 11.95 50% 32%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 14.67 50% 26%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.34% 88% 68%
Return on Invested Capital 6.09% 63% 49%
Return on Assets 1.69% 13% 40%
Debt to Equity Ratio 213.20% 13% 15%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.