Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Financial Ratios
14 years of historical data (2012–2025) · Utilities · Regulated Water
EV/EBITDA
↓
9.11
↓-54% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.70
30Y Low10.3·High29.9
P/FCF
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N/A
—
5yr avg: 142.90
30Y Low59.9·High183.4
P/B Ratio
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2.19
↓-69% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.01
30Y Low2.6·High13.0
ROE
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4.4%
↑-63% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.0%
30Y Low-16%·High235%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.34
↓-93% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.70
30Y Low0.3·High11.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GWRS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Global Water Resources, Inc. trades at 63.7x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 65.3x, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Utilities sector median P/E of 19.7x, the stock trades at a premium of 223%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $202M | $229M | $279M | $316M | $310M | $392M | $325M | $283M | $208M | $183M | $174M |
| Enterprise Value | $205M | $232M | $395M | $422M | $414M | $492M | $422M | $390M | $310M | $293M | $268M |
| P/E Ratio → | 63.73 | 76.82 | 47.92 | 39.64 | 55.33 | 106.88 | 294.08 | 131.50 | 67.60 | 40.61 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 3.61 | 4.10 | 5.30 | 5.95 | 6.93 | 9.34 | 8.42 | 7.98 | 5.86 | 5.88 | 5.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.19 | 2.64 | 5.87 | 6.49 | 6.98 | 13.04 | 10.11 | 11.48 | 7.46 | 12.35 | 11.47 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | 102.44 | — | 183.35 | 59.85 | 747.07 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 9.99 | 11.34 | 12.83 | 12.43 | 13.28 | 19.21 | 22.33 | 24.48 | 18.39 | 16.45 | 91.94 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GWRS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 9.1x EBITDA, 54% below its 5-year average of 19.7x. The Utilities sector median is 11.5x, placing the stock at a 21% discount 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 | — | 4.17 | 7.50 | 7.96 | 9.26 | 11.74 | 10.92 | 11.01 | 8.72 | 9.38 | 9.00 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.11 | 10.32 | 17.59 | 17.55 | 23.15 | 29.87 | 25.78 | 25.49 | 18.51 | 20.53 | 23.21 |
| EV / EBIT | 28.67 | 32.48 | 28.31 | 26.82 | 39.54 | 49.39 | 58.18 | 56.09 | 33.42 | 39.84 | 46.12 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | 136.96 | — | 230.30 | 77.64 | 1030.10 | — | — | — |
GWRS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Global Water Resources, Inc. earns an operating margin of 12.8%, below the Utilities sector average of 19.8%. Operating margins have compressed from 23.2% to 12.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 4.4% is modest, trailing the sector median of 9.4%. ROIC of 4.2% represents below-average 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 | 44.9% | 44.9% | 74.0% | 76.1% | 75.7% | 75.4% | 75.3% | 74.9% | 76.8% | 75.8% | 73.0% |
| Operating Margin | 12.8% | 12.8% | 17.8% | 23.2% | 17.5% | 16.7% | 19.0% | 19.6% | 26.1% | 23.5% | 17.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 11.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 14.6% | -9.6% |
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 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 12.0% | 17.2% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 8.5% | 14.5% | 30.3% | -16.2% |
| ROA | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| ROIC | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| ROCE | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% |
GWRS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Global Water Resources, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.3x, which is very conservative (93% below the sector average of 5.0x). Net debt stands at $4M ($8M total debt minus $4M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.2x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.09 | 0.09 | 2.62 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 3.76 | 3.56 | 4.65 | 4.11 | 7.70 | 7.53 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.34 | 0.34 | 5.55 | 4.55 | 6.20 | 6.86 | 7.01 | 7.50 | 6.84 | 8.02 | 9.90 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.04 | 2.43 | 2.19 | 2.35 | 3.34 | 3.00 | 4.35 | 3.65 | 7.34 | 6.18 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.16 | 0.16 | 5.15 | 4.42 | 5.83 | 6.09 | 5.91 | 7.00 | 6.08 | 7.66 | 8.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | 34.53 | — | 46.94 | 17.78 | 283.03 | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.54 | 2.52 | 1.64 | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.29 | 1.76 | 1.43 | 0.44 |
GWRS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The current ratio of 0.76x is below 1.0, meaning current liabilities exceed current assets. The current ratio has declined from 0.82x to 0.76x 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 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 1.12 | 1.89 | 1.22 | 1.81 | 1.08 | 2.27 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 1.12 | 1.89 | 1.22 | 1.81 | 1.08 | 2.27 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.41 | 0.22 | 0.40 | 0.75 | 1.46 | 0.74 | 1.33 | 0.58 | 1.88 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
GWRS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Global Water Resources, Inc. returns 4.3% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 277.3%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 1.6% (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 | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 277.3% | 277.3% | 126.1% | 90.0% | 125.1% | 183.1% | 591.8% | 277.2% | 186.6% | 118.6% | — |
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 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | 1.0% | — | 0.5% | 1.7% | 0.1% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $27M | $24M | $24M | $23M | $23M | $23M | $22M | $21M | $20M | $19M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GWRS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GWRSYou | $202M | 63.7 | 9.1 | — | 44.9% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.3 |
 MSEX | $950M | 21.7 | 15.7 | — | 39.2% | 27.9% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 4.8 |
 YORW | $463M | 20.9 | 16.6 | — | 54.8% | 35.8% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.5 |
 ARTNA | $328M | 14.4 | 10.3 | — | 37.2% | 31.5% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 3.7 |
 CWCO | $527M | — | -4.7 | 0.0 | 36.6% | 13901508.9% | 0.0% | 26.6% | 0.0 |
 AWR | $3B | 22.5 | 15.5 | — | 50.8% | 30.9% | 13.3% | 8.0% | 3.7 |
 AWK | $25B | 22.0 | 14.5 | — | 43.3% | 36.6% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.7 |
 CWT | $3B | 20.0 | 12.7 | — | 36.7% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 5.0 |
 WTRG | $11B | 17.1 | 14.1 | — | 41.0% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 6.2 |
 XYL | $28B | 30.3 | 15.9 | 31.0 | 38.5% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 1.1 |
 FELE | $4B | 31.1 | 14.0 | 23.0 | 35.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 0.8 |
| Utilities Median | — | 19.7 | 11.5 | 15.4 | 40.7% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 5.0 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GWRS stock.
What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 63.7x. The historical average is 70.8x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 21.2x.
What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s ROE?
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 4.4%. The historical average is 35.4%.
Is GWRS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Global Water Resources, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 63.7x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.32% with a payout ratio of 277.3%.
What are Global Water Resources, Inc.'s profit margins?
Global Water Resources, Inc. has 44.9% gross margin and 12.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Global Water Resources, Inc. have?
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.3x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.