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

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (24/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (21/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Global Water Resources is a small-scale regulated water utility. While water scarcity is a long-term theme, the company lacks any immediate tailwinds from our high-conviction macro themes and exhibits weak quantitative quality and value scores.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.03
Market Cap$213M
P/E (TTM)89.81
P/E (Forward)65.32
Price/Book2.45
Return on Equity2.5%
Return on Invested Capital2.1%
Debt/Equity165.10
Gross Margin71.3%
Operating Margin2.9%
Revenue Growth6.7%
Dividend Yield4.2%
Free Cash Flow$-51M

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 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (24), Value (29), and Momentum (21) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Global Water Resources, Inc. have an economic moat?
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a Quality factor score of 24/100. 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 2/100. 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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