Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS)

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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) is down 14.6% since the beginning of the year. At $7 per share, GWRS is trading 36.4% below its 52-week high of $11. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GWRS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $457.

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has returned -14.63% so far this year and -27.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GWRS has returned 2.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2016, GWRS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -16.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GWRS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 5, 2026 at -13.9%.

Global Water Resources, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -1.12%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 29, 2016.

• This stock participated in 99.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.16 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.

GWRS ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Global Water Resources, Inc. provided a 4.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global Water Resources, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global Water Resources, 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 Global Water Resources, Inc. was 63.38%, occurring on May 13, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Global Water Resources, Inc. drawdown is 60.82%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Global Water Resources, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Global Water Resources, 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.