What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s (GWRS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) is 5/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (21), Value (24), and Momentum (28) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Global Water Resources, Inc. have an economic moat?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Global Water Resources, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 5/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Global Water Resources, Inc. in?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).

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GWRS

STRONG SELL

Global Water Resources, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $212M · Avg Vol: $620K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

92.1x

ROE

2.5%

D/E

1.7x

Dividend %

3.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Global Water Resources, Inc. is a regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utility operating primarily in the metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona area. The company enjoys a natural monopoly in its designated service areas, which are located in high-growth corridors poised for residential and commercial expansion. It differentiates itself through its proprietary "Total Water Management" approach, optimizing water resources in water-scarce regions while generating highly predictable, regulated cash flows.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	44.7M	53.0M	52.7M	55.8M	7.6%	56.6M	58.3M	61.7M	5.2%
EPS	0.24	0.33	0.24	0.11	-22.9%	0.08	0.06	0.09	-11.4%
Shares	23.9M	24.2M	24.2M	28.8M	+20.5%	28.8M	—	—	—
Debt	110.9M	109.5M	124.8M	138.3M	7.6%	139.1M	—	—	—
Equity	44.4M	48.6M	47.6M	86.6M	25.0%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	23.3M	25.4M	21.8M	20.2M	-4.7%	17.2M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-34.2M	-28.6M	-32.5M	-75.4M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	5.0M	0.4M	17.1M	50.9M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+1.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$7.37

RSI (14)

59.7

52W High

$10.84

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.1%12.0

ROE

2.5%18.6

GP/Assets

8.4%45.0

Op. Margin

2.9%15.4

FCF/Assets

-9.8%4.7

Piotroski

412.7

Int. Cover

1.7x19.1

D/E Ratio

1.65x26.7

Current Ratio

0.68x21.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

92.1x5.9

EV/EBITDA

15.7x22.7

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.5x23.8

P/S

3.7x21.4

Div Yield

3.9%67.5

Momentum

52W High %

68%28.0

RS 6M

-27%14.0

SMA 50/200

0.90x17.4

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%32.1

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+38%62.3

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$212M

P/E (Forward)

67.0x

Gross Margin

71.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of GWRS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
GWRS	Global Water Resources, Inc.(you)	$212M	5	STRONG SELL
CDZI	Cadiz Inc.	$266M	0	STRONG SELL
YORW	The York Water Company	$479M	37	HOLD
PCYO	Pure Cycle Corporation	$257M	55	HOLD
ARTNA	Artesian Resources Corporation	$356M	59	HOLD
MSEX	Middlesex Water Company	$1.0B	46	HOLD
HTO	H2O America	$2.7B	43	HOLD
CWT	California Water Service Group	$3.0B	52	HOLD
AWR	American States Water Company	$3.4B	66	BUY
WTRG	Essential Utilities, Inc.	$11.2B	43	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 20.8x · Gross margin 44.1%

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS): Stock Score Summary

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 5/100 based on Quality (21/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (28/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$7.37
Market Cap	$212M
P/E (TTM)	92.13
P/E (Forward)	67.00
Price/Book	2.52
Return on Equity	2.5%
Return on Invested Capital	2.1%
Debt/Equity	1.65x
Gross Margin	71.3%
Operating Margin	2.9%
Revenue Growth	6.7%
Dividend Yield	3.9%
Free Cash Flow	$-47M

Global Water Resources, Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Water Resources, Inc.’s (GWRS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) is 5/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (21), Value (24), and Momentum (28) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Global Water Resources, Inc. have an economic moat?: Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Global Water Resources, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 5/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Global Water Resources, Inc. in?: Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).