- ISIN
- US3794631024
- CUSIP
- 379463102
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Water
- IPO Date
- Dec 30, 2010
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $204.18M
- Enterprise Value
- $213.81M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.07
- PE Ratio
- 98.38
- PEG Ratio
- 64.93
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $56.59M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $16.24M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $19.29M
- Year Range
- $6.55 - $11.17
- Target Price
- $12.50
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.41%
- ROE (TTM)
- 2.37%
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Performance
GWRS Performance Chart
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 $465.
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Returns By Period
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 13.75% annually.
Global Water Resources, Inc.
- 1D
- -3.79%
- 1M
- 0.93%
- YTD
- -14.63%
- 6M
- -17.31%
- 1Y
- -27.65%
- 3Y*
- -13.97%
- 5Y*
- -14.19%
- 10Y*
- 2.23%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
GWRS Monthly Returns History
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.90% | 5.95% | -16.86% | -6.02% | 2.91% | -2.61% | -14.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.21% | 0.05% | -9.99% | 1.41% | -2.44% | 0.64% | -6.05% | 1.41% | 6.90% | -3.46% | -13.39% | -1.11% | -24.33% |
| 2024 | -8.15% | 8.14% | -0.57% | -4.48% | 5.76% | -6.16% | 7.07% | -1.65% | -0.60% | -0.60% | 7.50% | -14.00% | -9.94% |
| 2023 | 7.34% | -7.07% | -5.65% | -11.57% | 6.71% | 8.78% | 0.35% | -12.01% | -12.35% | 8.26% | 16.10% | 7.43% | 0.95% |
| 2022 | -10.03% | -0.55% | 9.28% | -13.81% | 0.32% | -7.71% | 0.33% | 3.12% | -13.72% | 9.01% | 0.35% | 4.10% | -20.68% |
| 2021 | 11.68% | 7.99% | -5.76% | 4.68% | 0.33% | 0.14% | 3.31% | 13.64% | -6.28% | 1.20% | -8.87% | -0.55% | 20.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global Water Resources, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -1.18%, 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 98.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.08% 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.
- Alpha
- -1.18%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 62.08%
- Downside Capture
- 98.36%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GWRS ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| GWRS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.79 | 2.39 | -3.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.94 | 3.25 | -4.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.87 | 1.43 | -0.56 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.70 | 3.11 | -3.81 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.35 | 14.38 | -15.73 |
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Dividends
Dividend History
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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 4.28% | 3.60% | 2.62% | 2.28% | 2.22% | 1.71% | 2.01% | 2.18% | 2.81% | 2.94% | 1.90% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Global Water Resources, Inc. has a dividend yield of 4.28%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Global Water Resources, Inc. has a payout ratio of 427.30%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
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 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%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -63.38%May 2026 | 4y 8mo | — | 4y 9moSep 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -32.88%Mar 2020 | 29d | 8mo 19d | 9mo 18dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2019 bear market2019 | -20.18%Feb 2019 | 3mo 7d | 5mo 10d | 8mo 17dNov 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.62%Aug 2016 | 20d | 4mo 17d | 5mo 7dJul 2016 - Dec 2016 |
2019 correction2019 | -15.71%Aug 2019 | 6d | 1mo 12d | 1mo 18dAug 2019 - Sep 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GWRS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.38% | -56.78% | -6.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -38.17% | -9.10% | -29.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -48.36% | -18.90% | -29.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -63.38% | -25.43% | -37.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -63.38% | -33.92% | -29.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -60.82% | 0.00% | -60.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.76% | -10.72% | -11.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 19.75% | 1.97% | +17.78% |
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 Global Water Resources, 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 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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GWRS, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, GWRS has a P/E ratio of 98.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GWRS compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. GWRS currently has a PEG ratio of 64.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GWRS relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, GWRS has a P/S ratio of 3.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GWRS in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, GWRS has a P/B value of 2.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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