Global Water Resources Inc. (GWRS) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-01, Global Water Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $7.81 (+0.52% 1D, market cap $233.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, GWRS ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Water Supply), GWRS carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 79.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.7%. By comparison, PCYO (Pure Cycle Corporation) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 19.5x, ROIC 4.4%, cap $255.2M) and ARTNA (Artesian Resources Corporation (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 15.2x, ROIC 5.2%, cap $346.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ARTNA leads on earnings multiple (15.2x) while CWCO leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).
Per GWRS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001434728), Global Water Resources Inc. generated $55.8M in revenue (+5.8% YoY), $3.0M in net income, and -$47.2M in free cash flow against $482.9M in total assets and $129.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
FRED Regime × Technicals: 32% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 39.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
While GWRS currently carries a cautious 40/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($8.36) and Max Pain ($8.20) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $11.03.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Global Water Resources Inc. (GWRS) advanced +0.52% to $7.81, trading at 32% of its 52-week range ($6.55 – $10.5). Stretched risk/reward at 79x P/E (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
PHOENIX, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has declared under its dividend policy a monthly cash dividend in the amount of $0.02
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +5.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Global Water Resources Inc. (GWRS) ranks #98 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) and #98 by equity capitalization ($233.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ARTNA leads on earnings valuation at 15.2x trailing P/E, while CWCO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.8% ROIC and 36.6% gross margin. CWCO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 80/100 (B+) compared with GWRS at 40/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWRS
ACTIVE
Global Water Resources Inc. | D- | 40/100 | 79.0x | — | 2.7% | +0.52% | $233.7M | Benchmark Subject |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corporation | B+ | 76/100 | 19.5x | 61.4% | 4.4% | -0.56% | $255.2M | /pcyo-vs-gwrs → |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corporation (Class A) | D+ | 52/100 | 15.2x | — | 5.2% | -0.86% | $346.0M | /artna-vs-gwrs → |
| CDZI CADIZ Inc. | E | 34/100 | — | 31.6% | -23.1% | -0.21% | $398.8M | /cdzi-vs-gwrs → |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | B+ | 80/100 | 23.4x | 36.6% | 14.8% | -0.89% | $428.5M | /cwco-vs-gwrs → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Global Water Resources Inc. (GWRS) reported GAAP revenue of $55.8M (+5.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $52.7M , and +5.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $3.0M, operating cash flow of $20.2M, and free cash flow of -$47.2M (-347.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, GWRS closed FY2025 with $482.9M in total assets against $129.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $55.8M | $3.0M | $20.2M | -$47.2M | $482.9M | $129.8M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $52.7M | $5.8M | $21.8M | -$10.5M | $405.1M | $118.5M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $53.0M | $8.0M | $25.4M | $25.4M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Global Water Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $7.81 (+0.52% 1D, market cap $233.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, GWRS ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Water Supply), GWRS carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 79.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.7%. By comparison, PCYO (Pure Cycle Corporation) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 19.5x, ROIC 4.4%, cap $255.2M) and ARTNA (Artesian Resources Corporation (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 15.2x, ROIC 5.2%, cap $346.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ARTNA leads on earnings multiple (15.2x) while CWCO leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).
Per GWRS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001434728), Global Water Resources Inc. generated $55.8M in revenue (+5.8% YoY), $3.0M in net income, and -$47.2M in free cash flow against $482.9M in total assets and $129.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
GWRS last traded at $7.81 (+0.52% on volume of 48,527 shares), positioning the stock -6.58% below its 50-day simple moving average ($8.36) and -0.64% below its 200-day simple moving average ($7.86). Across its 52-week range of $6.55 to $10.50, GWRS sits at the 31.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($7.46 to $8.16).
Why GWRS Stock advanced +0.52% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 79x P/E (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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