Consolidated Water (CWCO)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$33.00
â–¼(-7.30% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is primarily supported by strong financial quality (very low leverage, solid profitability and cash generation) and a mixed but liquidity-backed earnings outlook. These strengths are tempered by weak technical momentum (below key moving averages with negative MACD) and near-term operating pressure highlighted in the latest earnings call (revenue/EPS decline and project/receivables risks).
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet and strong liquidity
Exceptionally low leverage and large cash reserves provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enables funding of capex/dividends/acquisitions without external borrowing, and cushions the business against operational or receivables stress over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Manufacturing revenue collapse
A steep manufacturing downturn indicates volatile order flows and weaker product demand, reducing revenue diversification. If manufacturing remains below prior peaks, it will depress overall top-line and margins, increasing reliance on services and bulk contracts to sustain growth and profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet and strong liquidity
Exceptionally low leverage and large cash reserves provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enables funding of capex/dividends/acquisitions without external borrowing, and cushions the business against operational or receivables stress over the next several quarters.
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Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$482.89M
Dividend Yield1.4%
Average Volume (3M)141.96K
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.8
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth0.26%
EPS Growth-35.19%
CountryUS
Employees307
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Water
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.09
Shares Outstanding16,000,190
10 Day Avg. Volume105,687
30 Day Avg. Volume141,963
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.87
Price to Book (P/B)2.54
Price to Sales (P/S)4.25
P/FCF Ratio16.94
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.00Price Target Upside20.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$135.10M
Consolidated Water Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and water treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States. The company operates through f...
How the Company Makes Money
CWCO primarily makes money through (1) selling potable water produced from its desalination plants and (2) providing water-related services and project work. A key revenue stream is bulk water sales under long-term supply arrangements in which CWC...
Consolidated Water Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: near-term top-line and profitability were pressured (total revenue down 11%, manufacturing down 76%, net income and gross profit lower), and there are execution risks (CW-Bahamas receivables, Hawaii permitting). Offsetting these weaknesses are strong liquidity ($126.3M cash), no debt, meaningful growth in services/O&M (+15% and $8.9M), stable/expanding bulk operations, awarded projects with >$13M of remaining revenue expected in 2026, and an encouraging project pipeline and secular market drivers that support medium-term growth.Positive Updates
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents of $126.3 million as of March 31, 2026 (up $18.5 million from the year-ago quarter), working capital of $144.3 million (up $8.1 million YoY), stockholders' equity of $223.6 million, and no significant outstanding debt.
Negative Updates
Overall Revenue Decline
Total Q1 2026 revenue was $30.0 million, down 11% versus Q1 2025, driven primarily by declines in manufacturing and retail segments.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents of $126.3 million as of March 31, 2026 (up $18.5 million from the year-ago quarter), working capital of $144.3 million (up $8.1 million YoY), stockholders' equity of $223.6 million, and no significant outstanding debt.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that Q1 2026 revenue totaled $30.0 million, down 11% year-over-year as manufacturing revenue fell $4.4M (‑76% to $1.4M) and retail revenue declined $0.834M with Grand Cayman retail volume down 10.2%, partly offset by bulk up $0.333M and services up $1.2M (O&M revenue $8.9M, +15%, including a new 3‑year contract expected to generate ~$4.5M over three years and about $500k of incremental O&M from additional work); gross profit was $10.9M (36% of revenue) vs $12.3M (37%) a year ago and net income from continuing operations was $3.8M ($0.24 diluted) vs $4.9M ($0.31). On the balance sheet CW‑Bahamas A/R was $23.9M (vs $20.7M at 12/31/25), cash was $126.3M (up ~$18.5M year‑over‑year), working capital $144.3M (up $8.1M), stockholders’ equity $223.6M, and no significant debt; projected liquidity needs include ~$8.6M of 2026 capex and ~$2.3M of dividends paid in April with future dividends under board consideration. Looking ahead, management expects full‑year 2026 manufacturing revenue to be below 2025’s record (though backlog should drive improvement), remaining revenue of more than $13M from two PERC projects (including a $3.9M Colorado expansion and $11.7M California project) to be realized primarily in 2026, the second Cat Island desal plant to be commissioned this quarter, and the 1.7 MGD Hawaii desalination construction to commence later in the year, while tourism (stay‑over arrivals +11.1% in Q1; record March) should support retail volumes in Q2.Consolidated Water Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
68
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 128.33M | 132.07M | 133.97M | 180.21M | 94.10M | 66.86M |
| Gross Profit | 46.86M | 47.57M | 45.62M | 61.93M | 30.36M | 23.51M |
| EBITDA | 24.20M | 25.88M | 27.47M | 44.72M | 15.97M | 10.57M |
| Net Income | 17.32M | 18.34M | 28.24M | 29.59M | 5.86M | 875.58K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 260.16M | 257.57M | 243.31M | 218.44M | 193.01M | 176.35M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 126.33M | 123.79M | 99.35M | 42.62M | 50.71M | 42.86M |
| Total Debt | 2.79M | 3.03M | 3.46M | 2.67M | 2.47M | 2.94M |
| Total Liabilities | 31.40M | 30.89M | 28.00M | 26.61M | 25.24M | 10.69M |
| Stockholders Equity | 223.57M | 221.65M | 209.96M | 186.83M | 159.67M | 157.58M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 27.87M | 33.17M | 29.82M | 2.92M | 13.79M | 5.48M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 36.50M | 41.71M | 36.52M | 7.97M | 21.33M | 6.97M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -8.55M | -8.44M | 26.96M | -10.89M | -4.98M | -3.94M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -9.47M | -8.95M | -6.71M | -5.52M | -6.30M | -5.86M |
Consolidated Water Co Technical Analysis
Negative
35.60
Price Trends
32.15
Negative
34.29
Negative
34.20
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.85
Negative
42.08
Neutral
80.72
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CWCO, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 35.6 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 30.64, above the 50-day MA of 32.15, and above the 200-day MA of 34.20, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.85 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.72 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CWCO.
Consolidated Water Co Risk Analysis
Consolidated Water Co disclosed 20 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Consolidated Water Co reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Consolidated Water Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $482.89M | 27.78 | 7.85% | 1.40% | 0.26% | -35.19% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
65 Neutral | $336.62M | 14.39 | 9.36% | 3.87% | 5.06% | 8.72% | |
63 Neutral | $978.34M | 22.00 | 9.07% | 2.67% | 1.76% | -0.20% | |
58 Neutral | $484.66M | 20.29 | 8.89% | 2.68% | 4.38% | 7.70% | |
55 Neutral | $2.70B | 22.64 | 6.96% | 2.88% | 4.20% | -12.47% | |
50 Neutral | $209.69M | 104.82 | 2.37% | 3.56% | 5.69% | -68.06% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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Consolidated Water Co Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
Consolidated Water Promotes Vizzini to EVP, CAO Role
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
On April 1, 2026, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. promoted Douglas Vizzini from Vice President of Finance to Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and entered into an employment agreement running through December 31, 2027, with potenti...
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