What is Pure Cycle Corporation's (PCYO) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) is 55/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (73), Value (29), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Pure Cycle Corporation have an economic moat?

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 Pure Cycle Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 55/100. 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 Pure Cycle Corporation in?

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).

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PCYO

HOLD

Pure Cycle Corporation · Utilities · United States · $257M · Avg Vol: $755K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

18.4x

ROE

10.2%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pure Cycle Corporation is a diversified company with operations in water and wastewater resource development, land development, and oil and gas exploration. The company holds significant water rights in Colorado, which it monetizes through provision of water and wastewater services to new master-planned communities. Its ownership of substantial water resources in an arid region provides a unique and valuable competitive moat.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	23.0M	14.6M	28.7M	26.1M	4.3%	33.7M
EPS	0.40	0.20	0.48	0.54	10.5%	0.61
Shares	24.0M	24.1M	24.1M	24.1M	+0.4%	24.1M
Debt	4.1M	7.3M	7.0M	6.8M	18.4%	14.1M
Equity	113.0M	118.2M	129.7M	142.7M	8.1%	—
Op CF	17.5M	-2.3M	2.3M	13.2M	-9.0%	7.6M
Inv CF	-6.7M	-9.2M	-4.8M	-9.7M	—	—
Fin CF	4.0M	2.8M	-0.6M	-0.5M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+2.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$11.21

RSI (14)

65.3

52W High

$12.44

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

13.4%94.5

ROE

10.2%69.7

GP/Assets

12.9%75.0

Op. Margin

25.7%76.6

FCF/Assets

-0.6%40.0

Piotroski

656.2

Int. Cover

40.3x91.2

D/E Ratio

0.09x90.8

Current Ratio

1.53x76.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

18.4x50.8

EV/EBITDA

18.3x15.6

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.8x43.2

P/S

8.0x5.7

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

90%74.4

RS 6M

-12%39.0

SMA 50/200

0.98x40.5

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%32.1

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%58.3

EPS Improve

-85%2.8

Q Growth

31%72.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$257M

P/E (Forward)

124.6x

Gross Margin

62.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
PCYO	Pure Cycle Corporation(you)	$257M	55	HOLD
ARTNA	Artesian Resources Corporation	$356M	59	HOLD
YORW	The York Water Company	$479M	37	HOLD
MSEX	Middlesex Water Company	$1.0B	46	HOLD
CWT	California Water Service Group	$3.0B	52	HOLD
GWRS	Global Water Resources, Inc.	$212M	5	STRONG SELL
CDZI	Cadiz Inc.	$266M	0	STRONG SELL
HTO	H2O America	$2.7B	43	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 20.9x · Gross margin 44.1%

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO): Stock Score Summary

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (47/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$11.21
Market Cap	$257M
P/E (TTM)	18.38
P/E (Forward)	124.56
Price/Book	1.78
Return on Equity	10.2%
Return on Invested Capital	13.4%
Debt/Equity	0.09x
Gross Margin	62.0%
Operating Margin	25.7%
Revenue Growth	60.0%
Free Cash Flow	$-1M

Pure Cycle Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pure Cycle Corporation’s (PCYO) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) is 55/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (29), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Pure Cycle Corporation have an economic moat?: Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 Pure Cycle Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 55/100. 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 Pure Cycle Corporation in?: Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).