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

Highlights

Market Cap
$329.93M
Enterprise Value
$353.25M
EPS (TTM)
-$0.42
Total Revenue (TTM)
$16.31M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.15M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$25.60M
Year Range
$2.89 - $6.96
Target Price
$10.00
ROA (TTM)
-24.22%
ROE (TTM)
-146.75%

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Cadiz Inc.

Performance

CDZI Performance Chart

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) is down 27.5% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, CDZI is trading 41.5% 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 $316.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) has returned -27.45% so far this year and 30.87% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CDZI has returned -2.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.


Cadiz Inc.

1D
1.75%
1M
-4.12%
YTD
-27.45%
6M
-29.09%
1Y
30.87%
3Y*
1.17%
5Y*
-20.57%
10Y*
-2.64%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-1.44%
1M
-1.45%
YTD
7.60%
6M
6.59%
1Y
22.24%
3Y*
19.20%
5Y*
11.54%
10Y*
13.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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 +1.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% 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%-11.81%12.70%-16.60%-27.45%
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 26.28%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 128.91% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.28% 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
26.28%
Beta
0.86
0.02
Upside Capture
55.28%
Downside Capture
128.91%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CDZI ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


CDZI Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
CDZI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CDZI Sortino Ratio Rank: 5959
Sortino Ratio Rank
CDZI Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
CDZI Calmar Ratio Rank: 5858
Calmar Ratio Rank
CDZI Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
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 S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


CDZIBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.26

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.32

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.13

1.32

-0.19

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.68

2.46

-1.77

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

1.47

10.92

-9.45

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 98.82%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2003 bear market2003
-99.57%Jul 2003
5y 1mo
28y 29dJun 1998 - now
1991 bear market1991
-93.93%Aug 1991
1y 26d9mo 24d
1y 10moJul 1990 - May 1992
1993 bear market1993
-82.60%Apr 1993
10mo 25d8mo 5d
1y 6moJun 1992 - Dec 1993
1995 bear market1995
-40.96%Aug 1995
1y 2mo6mo 23d
1y 9moJun 1994 - Mar 1996
1996 bear market1996
-38.15%Dec 1996
9mo 1d8mo 2d
1y 4moMar 1996 - Aug 1997

Drawdown Indicators


CDZIBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-99.57%

-56.78%

-42.79%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-45.38%

-9.10%

-36.28%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-56.47%

-18.90%

-37.57%

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 Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-98.82%

-3.21%

-95.61%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-75.77%

-10.71%

-65.06%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

21.01%

2.04%

+18.97%

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

0.0

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 20.4. 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 14.2. 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
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