CWCO:NGS-Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Water | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 27.03

Change

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Market Cap

USD 0.17B

Volume

0.19M

Analyst Target

USD 15.50
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Consolidated Water Co Ltd develops and operates seawater desalination plants that utilize reverse osmosis technology and water distribution systems in areas where naturally occurring supplies of potable water are scarce or nonexistent.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.40% 75% C 73% C
Dividend Return 0.85% 50% F 45% F
Total Return 5.25% 75% C 74% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -0.26% 63% D 53% F
Dividend Return 1.57% 17% F 35% F
Total Return 1.31% 63% D 52% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 80.92% 100% F 76% C+
Dividend Return 12.15% 60% D- 38% F
Total Return 93.07% 100% F 76% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 25.11% 88% B+ 82% B
Dividend Return 27.42% 88% B+ 82% B
Total Return 2.30% 67% D+ 56% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 44.30% 38% F 40% F
Risk Adjusted Return 61.88% 100% F 86% B+
Market Capitalization 0.17B 71% C- 58% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 41.90 67% 43%
Price/Book Ratio 1.77 75% 50%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 10.22 71% 28%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.26 50% 29%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.07% 63% 74%
Return on Invested Capital 0.00% 33% 55%
Return on Assets 4.90% 88% 84%
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.00% 100% 87%

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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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

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

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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.

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

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

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.