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Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1275372076
CUSIP
127537207
Sector
Utilities
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$398.02M
Enterprise Value
$421.34M
EPS (TTM)
-$0.42
Total Revenue (TTM)
$16.31M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.15M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$25.60M
Year Range
$2.13 - $6.96
Target Price
$10.00
ROA (TTM)
-24.22%
ROE (TTM)
-146.75%

Share Price Chart


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Cadiz Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cadiz Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) has returned -12.48% so far this year and 67.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CDZI has returned -0.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Cadiz Inc.

1D
0.82%
1M
-5.58%
YTD
-12.48%
6M
4.03%
1Y
67.58%
3Y*
6.72%
5Y*
-12.59%
10Y*
-0.36%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, CDZI's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +1.79%. At this rate, your 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.53%-7.80%-5.58%-12.48%
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%
202360.00%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%
20214.79%-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 27.56%, 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 57.07% 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
27.56%
Beta
0.86
0.02
Upside Capture
57.07%
Downside Capture
127.26%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CDZI ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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.


CDZI Risk / Return Rank: 7373
Overall Rank
CDZI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7777
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CDZI Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
CDZI Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
CDZI Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
CDZI Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CDZIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.14

0.90

+0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.79

1.39

+0.40

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.21

1.21

0.00

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.72

1.40

+0.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.38

6.61

-2.22

Explore CDZI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Cadiz Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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 98.58%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.57%Jun 2, 19981292Jul 22, 2003
-93.93%Jul 11, 1990272Aug 6, 1991203May 26, 1992475
-82.6%Jun 8, 1992227Apr 29, 1993170Dec 30, 1993397
-40.96%Jun 17, 1994304Aug 29, 1995140Mar 19, 1996444
-38.15%Mar 20, 1996189Dec 16, 1996172Aug 21, 1997361

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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 24.6. 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 17.1. 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.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items