- ISIN
- US1275372076
- CUSIP
- 127537207
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Water
- IPO Date
- Mar 26, 1990
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $393.16M
- Enterprise Value
- $416.48M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.42
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $16.31M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $5.15M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$25.60M
- Year Range
- $2.75 - $6.96
- Target Price
- $10.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -24.22%
- ROE (TTM)
- -146.75%
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Performance
CDZI Performance Chart
Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) is down 13.6% since the beginning of the year. At $5 per share, CDZI is trading 30.3% below its 52-week high of $7. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CDZI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $369.
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Returns By Period
Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) has returned -13.55% so far this year and 53.97% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CDZI has returned -1.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Cadiz Inc.
- 1D
- 3.19%
- 1M
- 10.98%
- YTD
- -13.55%
- 6M
- -8.32%
- 1Y
- 53.97%
- 3Y*
- -0.68%
- 5Y*
- -18.06%
- 10Y*
- -1.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
CDZI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, CDZI's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +1.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was May 1992 with a return of +380.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2002 at -68.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.
On a daily basis, CDZI closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was May 26, 1992 with a return of +383.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2002 at -76.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.53% | -7.80% | -5.58% | -11.81% | 12.70% | -0.61% | -13.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | -5.00% | -13.77% | -31.22% | -3.07% | 3.70% | 1.53% | 6.35% | 12.58% | 31.84% | 12.29% | 5.09% | 0.72% | 7.88% |
| 2024 | -3.21% | 7.01% | -0.00% | -21.38% | 32.89% | 1.98% | 20.39% | -9.41% | -10.09% | 0.33% | 46.05% | 17.12% | 85.71% |
| 2023 | 60.00% | 3.50% | -2.42% | 0.99% | 28.43% | -22.52% | 1.97% | -3.14% | -17.46% | -8.46% | -9.90% | 2.56% | 12.00% |
| 2022 | -27.20% | -7.47% | -20.38% | -4.35% | 2.02% | 15.35% | 62.66% | 1.06% | -50.39% | 2.63% | 8.72% | 17.92% | -35.23% |
| 2021 | 4.79% | -2.60% | -11.78% | 21.48% | 18.11% | -1.16% | -0.37% | -0.81% | -47.62% | -13.78% | -33.28% | -4.69% | -63.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cadiz Inc. has an annualized alpha of 27.00%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.
- This stock participated in 127.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 27.00%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 55.79%
- Downside Capture
- 127.26%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CDZI ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| CDZI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.93 | 2.39 | -1.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.57 | 3.25 | -1.69 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.43 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.34 | 3.11 | -1.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.89 | 14.38 | -11.49 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cadiz Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Cadiz Inc. was 99.57%, occurring on Jul 22, 2003. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Cadiz Inc. drawdown is 98.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -99.57%Jul 2003 | 5y 1mo | — | 28y 8dJun 1998 - now |
1991 bear market1991 | -93.93%Aug 1991 | 1y 26d | 9mo 24d | 1y 10moJul 1990 - May 1992 |
1993 bear market1993 | -82.60%Apr 1993 | 10mo 25d | 8mo 5d | 1y 6moJun 1992 - Dec 1993 |
1995 bear market1995 | -40.96%Aug 1995 | 1y 2mo | 6mo 23d | 1y 9moJun 1994 - Mar 1996 |
1996 bear market1996 | -38.15%Dec 1996 | 9mo 1d | 8mo 8d | 1y 5moMar 1996 - Aug 1997 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CDZI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.57% | -56.78% | -42.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -40.46% | -9.10% | -31.36% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -57.84% | -18.90% | -38.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -89.21% | -25.43% | -63.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -90.16% | -33.92% | -56.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.60% | 0.00% | -98.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -75.75% | -10.72% | -65.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 18.71% | 1.97% | +16.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cadiz Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cadiz Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CDZI relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, CDZI has a P/S ratio of 24.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CDZI in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, CDZI has a P/B value of 16.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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