Valuation dashboard for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) with P/E 73.48, P/B 2.73, EV/EBITDA 13.16 and dividend yield 3.77%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Utilities companies.
Global Water Resources, Inc. is a water resource management firm that operates, owns, and oversees regulated utilities, primarily in the metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona area. These utilities encompass potable water supply, wastewater treatment, and recycled water services. As of December 31, 2020, the company was providing essential services to approximately 74,048 individuals across roughly 27,630 households.
Analysis Summary
Global Water Resources, Inc. reported revenue of $55.8M in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 7.6%. Net income reached $3.0M, with a 21.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 64.8%, operating margin 13.6%, net margin 5.2%.
At $8.09 (closing price, October 6, 2026), GWRS trades at a P/E of 73.48 and an ROE of 3.63%. Market capitalisation stands at $233M.
Balance sheet quality for GWRS: current ratio of 0.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 73.48 |
| Price / Book | 2.73 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $-13.26 |
| vs Current Price | -263.9% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWRS | Global Water Resources, Inc. | $233M | 73.48 | 2.73 | 3.6% |
| AWK | American Water Works Company, Inc. | $25.4B | 22.12 | 2.15 | 10.2% |
| 0HEW.L | American Water Works Company, Inc. | $25.0B | 22.17 | 2.15 | 10.2% |
| SBS | Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP | $17.7B | 11.26 | 0.49 | 18.5% |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | $11.2B | 20.09 | 1.56 | 8.0% |
| UU.L | United Utilities Group PLC | $10.5B | 16.49 | 4.31 | 27.7% |
| SVT.L | Severn Trent Plc | $9.4B | 25.11 | 5.09 | 20.3% |
| AWR | American States Water Company | $3.2B | 22.40 | 2.89 | 13.5% |
Price
| Price | $8.09 (closing price, October 6, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $233M |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 3.63% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 1.28% |
| Return on Assets | 0.65% |
| Gross Margin | 64.82% |
| Operating Margin | 13.60% |
| Net Margin | 5.22% |
Related companies: AWK · 0HEW.L · SBS · WTRG · UU.L · SVT.L · AWR · CWT
Explore sector: Utilities · Regulated Water
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