Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Utilities · Regulated Water
EV/EBITDA
↑
13.81
+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.50
30Y Low5.5·High45.3
P/FCF
↓
14.42
↓-39% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.49
30Y Low6.5·High149.0
P/B Ratio
↑
2.11
+9% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.94
30Y Low0.8·High4.1
ROE
↑
8.3%
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.5%
30Y Low1%·High16%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.12
↓-27% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.16
30Y Low0.1·High7.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CWCO Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. trades at 26.2x earnings, 53% below its 5-year average of 56.2x, sitting at the 63rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Utilities sector median P/E of 19.0x, the stock trades at a premium of 38%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 14.4x P/FCF, 39% below the 5-year average of 23.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $478M | $565M | $413M | $565M | $228M | $163M | $183M | $247M | $176M | $189M | $162M |
| Enterprise Value | $357M | $444M | $317M | $525M | $180M | $125M | $141M | $209M | $144M | $143M | $123M |
| P/E Ratio → | 26.22 | 30.96 | 14.63 | 19.14 | 38.95 | 177.33 | 19.75 | 29.11 | 15.55 | 30.73 | 40.19 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.62 | 4.28 | 3.08 | 3.13 | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 3.59 | 2.67 | 3.03 | 2.80 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.11 | 2.49 | 1.92 | 2.94 | 1.36 | 0.98 | 1.09 | 1.39 | 1.07 | 1.21 | 1.05 |
| P/FCF | 14.42 | 17.03 | 6.50 | — | 16.53 | 53.91 | 29.56 | 21.13 | — | 20.85 | 37.18 |
| P/OCF | 11.46 | 13.54 | 11.30 | 70.86 | 10.69 | 23.38 | 10.58 | 16.23 | 19.43 | 13.86 | 20.73 |
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CWCO EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s enterprise value stands at 13.8x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 13.5x. The Utilities sector median is 11.9x, placing the stock at a 16% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.36 | 2.36 | 2.91 | 1.91 | 1.88 | 1.94 | 3.03 | 2.20 | 2.29 | 2.13 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.81 | 17.16 | 12.68 | 12.00 | 11.61 | 14.05 | 8.97 | 11.02 | 9.62 | 14.91 | 13.15 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.58 | 24.32 | 15.24 | 13.76 | 18.37 | 34.43 | 14.96 | 16.67 | 13.47 | 37.44 | 65.56 |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.39 | 4.99 | — | 13.03 | 41.53 | 22.76 | 17.86 | — | 15.72 | 28.29 |
CWCO Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. earns an operating margin of 13.8%, below the Utilities sector average of 18.5%. Operating margins have compressed from 20.6% to 13.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 8.3% is modest, trailing the sector median of 9.3%. ROIC of 12.2% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.0% | 36.0% | 34.1% | 34.4% | 32.3% | 35.2% | 36.9% | 41.1% | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% |
| Operating Margin | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 20.6% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 11.5% | 17.0% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.9% | 13.9% | 21.1% | 16.4% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 5.1% | 17.7% | 17.2% | 9.9% | 6.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.3% | 8.3% | 13.9% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| ROA | 7.3% | 7.3% | 12.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| ROIC | 12.2% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 20.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| ROCE | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.9% | 20.4% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
CWCO Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, which is very conservative (98% below the sector average of 5.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $124M exceeds total debt of $3M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 4131.8x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | — | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.33 | 0.10 | 0.25 | — | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.53 | -0.45 | -0.21 | -0.29 | -0.23 | -0.25 | -0.21 | -0.19 | -0.30 | -0.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -4.67 | -4.67 | -3.84 | -0.91 | -3.12 | -4.19 | -2.68 | -2.02 | -2.09 | -4.86 | -4.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -3.64 | -1.51 | — | -3.50 | -12.38 | -6.80 | -3.27 | — | -5.13 | -8.89 |
| Interest Coverage | 4131.78 | 4131.78 | 204.03 | 262.53 | 210.20 | 355.66 | 976.33 | 9388.97 | 1272.65 | 559.52 | 18.09 |
Net cash position: cash ($124M) exceeds total debt ($3M)
CWCO Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s current ratio of 6.12x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 4.72x to 6.12x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.12 | 6.12 | 6.33 | 4.72 | 4.09 | 10.03 | 10.51 | 9.30 | 7.89 | 8.74 | 9.11 |
| Quick Ratio | 5.99 | 5.99 | 5.97 | 4.46 | 3.83 | 9.70 | 10.05 | 8.88 | 7.61 | 8.51 | 8.77 |
| Cash Ratio | 4.47 | 4.47 | 3.98 | 1.78 | 2.24 | 5.58 | 6.31 | 5.43 | 3.97 | 6.18 | 5.88 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.83 | 0.49 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.35 |
| Inventory Turnover | 22.61 | 22.61 | 9.86 | 19.57 | 11.13 | 17.31 | 14.27 | 12.33 | 17.46 | 21.14 | 14.58 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
CWCO Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. returns 1.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.7% dividend yield and 0.0% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 43.3% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 3.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 43.3% | 43.3% | 22.3% | 18.5% | 87.9% | 588.4% | 138.3% | 41.9% | 45.1% | 72.7% | 111.9% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| FCF Yield | 6.9% | 5.9% | 15.4% | — | 6.0% | 1.9% | 3.4% | 4.7% | — | 4.8% | 2.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $16M | $16M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CWCO with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CWCOYou | $478M | 26.2 | 13.8 | 14.4 | 36.0% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 12.2% | 0.1 |
 MSEX | $967M | 22.1 | 15.9 | — | 39.2% | 27.9% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 4.8 |
 YORW | $426M | 21.2 | 15.7 | — | 54.8% | 35.8% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.5 |
 ARTNA | $332M | 14.6 | 10.4 | — | 37.2% | 31.5% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 3.7 |
 GWRS | $204M | 64.5 | 15.0 | — | 44.9% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.1 |
 AWR | $3B | 22.9 | 15.7 | — | 50.8% | 30.9% | 13.3% | 8.0% | 3.7 |
 CWT | $3B | 21.0 | 13.1 | — | 36.7% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 5.0 |
 AWK | $24B | 21.9 | 14.5 | — | 43.3% | 36.6% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.7 |
 WTRG | $10B | 16.7 | 14.0 | — | 41.0% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 6.2 |
 UTMD | $215M | 19.3 | 9.0 | 15.0 | 51.6% | 29.6% | 9.5% | 25.0% | 0.0 |
 PNR | $12B | 18.8 | 13.9 | 16.1 | 40.5% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 12.1% | 1.7 |
| Utilities Median | — | 19.0 | 11.9 | 18.6 | 38.4% | 18.5% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.2 |
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CWCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CWCO stock.
What is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s P/E ratio?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 26.2x. The historical average is 29.3x. This places it at the 63th percentile of its historical range.
What is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s EV/EBITDA?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.6x.
What is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s ROE?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.3%. The historical average is 8.7%.
Is CWCO stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 26.2x. This is at the 63th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s dividend yield?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s current dividend yield is 1.66% with a payout ratio of 43.3%.
What are Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s profit margins?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has 36.0% gross margin and 13.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. have?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.