GWRS
BEARISH
$7.82
Live
Global Water Resources, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $10.85
(+38.7%)
$7.12
52W Range
$11.17
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 11, 2026
Market cap
$224.93M
P/E
71.09
ROE
4.4%
Profit margin
5.3%
Debt/Equity
1.6
Dividend yield
3.89%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
95%
GWRS exhibits severe valuation misalignment, with a current price of $7.82 trading at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($2.73) and Intrinsic Value ($0.77). While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests stable but mediocre financial health, the company is facing a liquidity crunch with a current ratio of 0.76. Most alarming is the unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 276.33%, indicating the company is paying dividends far in excess of its earnings. Combined with a P/E of 71.09 (nearly 3x the sector average) and catastrophic YoY EPS growth of -150%, the stock appears fundamentally broken.
Key Strengths
High gross margins (71.75%) typical of regulated utilities
Operates in a defensive, regulated water industry
Positive insider sentiment score (60/100)
Analyst target price ($10.85) suggests potential upside if fundamentals recover
Stable Piotroski F-Score (4/9) prevents a 'weak' health classification
Key Risks
Extreme overvaluation (P/E 71.09 vs Sector Avg 27.32)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (276.33%)
Poor liquidity with Current Ratio (0.76) and Quick Ratio (0.63) below 1.0
Severe earnings collapse (YoY EPS Growth -150%)
Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100) and negative 5-year price performance (-48.2%)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$2.73
-65.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
19
Weak
10
15
20
45
5
AI Verdict
High Risk / Overvalued
Key drivers: Extreme P/E premium, Dividend insolvency risk, Negative earnings trajectory, Liquidity constraints
Confidence
90%
Value
10/100
Ref P/E 71.09, Graham Number $2.73
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- P/E of 71.09 is excessive for a utility
- Price is 2.8x the Graham Number
- Price is 10x the growth-based intrinsic value
Future
15/100
Ref Growth rates and EPS trajectory
Positives
- Regulated industry provides a floor for revenue
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth (2.2%) lags sector average (10.25%)
- EPS growth is deeply negative (-150%)
Past
20/100
Ref Historical price and earnings track record
Positives
- Historical ability to beat estimates in previous years
Watchpoints
- 5-year price decline of 48.2%
- Recent trend of missing earnings estimates (1/4 beats)
Health
45/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Current Ratio 0.76
Positives
- Debt/Equity (1.60) is in line with sector average (1.70)
Watchpoints
- Current ratio < 1.0 indicates short-term liquidity risk
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only marginally stable
Dividend
5/100
Ref Payout Ratio 276.33%
Positives
- Yield of 3.89% is attractive on the surface
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 276.33% is fundamentally unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$7.82
Analyst Target
$10.85
Upside/Downside
+38.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GWRS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GWRS
Global Water Resources, Inc.
Primary
|
-48.2% | -33.0% | -19.1% | -23.3% | +4.6% | -0.3% |
|
DGXX
Digi Power X Inc.
Peer
|
-53.2% | +31.9% | +125.8% | -22.4% | -21.2% | +5.9% |
|
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
Peer
|
-11.1% | -31.8% | +5.2% | +1.1% | -0.2% | -3.0% |
|
HTOO
Fusion Fuel Green PLC
Peer
|
-99.3% | -96.9% | -62.5% | -34.9% | -8.4% | +5.4% |
|
BNRG
Brenmiller Energy Ltd
Peer
|
-99.8% | -99.5% | -94.2% | -75.2% | -24.0% | 0.0% |
GWR
Global Water Resources, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-48.2%
3Y
-33.0%
1Y
-19.1%
6M
-23.3%
1M
+4.6%
1W
-0.3%
DGX
Digi Power X Inc.
Peer
5Y
-53.2%
3Y
+31.9%
1Y
+125.8%
6M
-22.4%
1M
-21.2%
1W
+5.9%
ART
Artesian Resources Corporation
Peer
5Y
-11.1%
3Y
-31.8%
1Y
+5.2%
6M
+1.1%
1M
-0.2%
1W
-3.0%
HTO
Fusion Fuel Green PLC
Peer
5Y
-99.3%
3Y
-96.9%
1Y
-62.5%
6M
-34.9%
1M
-8.4%
1W
+5.4%
BNR
Brenmiller Energy Ltd
Peer
5Y
-99.8%
3Y
-99.5%
1Y
-94.2%
6M
-75.2%
1M
-24.0%
1W
0.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
71.09
Forward P/E
65.17
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.6
P/S Ratio
4.03
EV/Revenue
6.44
EV/EBITDA
16.21
Market Cap
$224.93M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.3%
Operating Margin
2.65%
Gross Margin
71.75%
ROE
4.41%
ROA
1.01%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+2.2%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+2.19%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.6
High debt
Current Ratio
0.76
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.63
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.14
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
70.3%
Op. Margin
2.7%
Net Margin
-7.1%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.4B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
4.58x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-557%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-13
$N/A
2026-03-04
$-0.01
-125.8% surprise
2025-11-12
$0.06
-29.4% surprise
2025-08-13
$0.06
+20.0% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing GWRS against 28 companies in the Utilities sector
(2 bullish, 17 neutral, 9 bearish)
P/E Ratio
71.09
This Stock
vs
29.0
Sector Avg
+145.1%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.41%
This Stock
vs
-11.68%
Sector Avg
-137.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.3%
This Stock
vs
4.13%
Sector Avg
+28.3%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.6
This Stock
vs
1.63
Sector Avg
-2.1%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
2.2%
This Stock
vs
9.47%
Sector Avg
-76.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.76
This Stock
vs
1.37
Sector Avg
-44.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GWRS
Global Water Resources, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $224.93M | 71.09 | 4.4% | 5.3% | $7.82 | |
|
DGXX
Digi Power X Inc.
|
BEARISH | $151.96M | - | -39.0% | -82.9% | $2.15 | Compare |
|
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $338.25M | 15.01 | 9.2% | 20.2% | $32.72 | Compare |
|
HTOO
Fusion Fuel Green PLC
|
BEARISH | $8.9M | - | -173.0% | -95.9% | $2.95 | Compare |
|
BNRG
Brenmiller Energy Ltd
|
BEARISH | $0.37M | - | -327.2% | -% | $0.52 | Compare |
GWRS
Global Water...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$225M
P/E
71.1
ROE
4.4%
Price
$7.82
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | CORWIN JONATHAN C | Officer | Stock Award | 133 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | LENDERKING JOHN CARROLL | Officer | Stock Award | 275 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | KRYGIER CHRISTOPHER D | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 1,427 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | LIEBMAN MICHAEL J | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,846 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | FLEMING RONNIE L | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 4,446 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | COHN ANDREW M | Director | Purchase | 18,305 | $131,796 |
| 2026-03-11 | STEELE CHRISTA | Director | Stock Award | 1,380 | $10,350 |
| 2026-03-11 | ALEXANDER RICHARD M | Director | Stock Award | 1,771 | $13,282 |
| 2026-03-11 | HUCKELBRIDGE BRETT D. | Director | Stock Award | 1,246 | $9,345 |
| 2026-03-11 | ROUSSEAU DAVID | Director | Stock Award | 1,375 | $10,312 |
| 2026-03-11 | COHN ANDREW M | Director | Stock Award | 950 | $7,125 |
| 2026-03-11 | LEVINE JONATHAN L | Director | Stock Award | 950 | $7,125 |
| 2025-12-31 | COY DEBRA GAINER | Director | Stock Award | 2,493 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | LENDERKING JOHN CARROLL | Officer | Stock Award | 386 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | KRYGIER CHRISTOPHER D | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 1,139 | - |
CORWIN JONATHAN C
Officer
2026-03-31
133 shares
LENDERKING JOHN CARROLL
Officer
2026-03-31
275 shares
KRYGIER CHRISTOPHER D
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-31
1,427 shares
LIEBMAN MICHAEL J
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-31
2,846 shares
FLEMING RONNIE L
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-31
4,446 shares
COHN ANDREW M
Director
2026-03-13
18,305 shares
·
$131,796
STEELE CHRISTA
Director
2026-03-11
1,380 shares
·
$10,350
ALEXANDER RICHARD M
Director
2026-03-11
1,771 shares
·
$13,282
HUCKELBRIDGE BRETT D.
Director
2026-03-11
1,246 shares
·
$9,345
ROUSSEAU DAVID
Director
2026-03-11
1,375 shares
·
$10,312
COHN ANDREW M
Director
2026-03-11
950 shares
·
$7,125
LEVINE JONATHAN L
Director
2026-03-11
950 shares
·
$7,125
COY DEBRA GAINER
Director
2025-12-31
2,493 shares
LENDERKING JOHN CARROLL
Officer
2025-12-31
386 shares
KRYGIER CHRISTOPHER D
Chief Operating Officer
2025-12-31
1,139 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
2 analysts
Freedom Broker
2026-03-05
Buy
Hold
Freedom Broker
2025-12-04
Hold
Buy
Freedom Broker
2025-11-13
Buy
Hold
Freedom Broker
2025-10-14
Hold
Buy
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