GWRS vs. PRMW

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

GWRS (Global Water Resources, Inc.) and PRMW (Primo Water Corporation) are both stocks. GWRS operates in Utilities - Regulated Water (Utilities), while PRMW operates in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic (Consumer Defensive). At a 0.18 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

GWRS vs. PRMW - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) and Primo Water Corporation (PRMW). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

GWRS

• 1D: -3.79%
• 1M: 0.22%
• YTD: -14.63%
• 6M: -13.97%
• 1Y: -26.56%
• 3Y*: -13.97%
• 5Y*: -14.19%
• 10Y*: 2.23%

PRMW

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GWRS vs. PRMW - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc.	-14.63%	-24.33%	-9.94%	0.95%	-20.68%	20.65%	12.34%	33.21%	11.84%	5.74%
PRMW Primo Water Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	68.33%	-0.95%	-10.13%	14.49%	16.59%	-0.09%	-15.03%	49.58%

Correlation

The correlation between GWRS and PRMW is 0.18, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.13
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.16
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.18
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 29, 2016	0.18

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) GWRS : $56.59M PRMW : $1.90B
Gross Profit (TTM) GWRS : $16.24M PRMW : $1.23B
EBITDA (TTM) GWRS : $19.29M PRMW : $107.20M

Return for Risk

GWRS vs. PRMW — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

GWRS

GWRS Risk / Return Rank: 10
GWRS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9
GWRS Sortino Ratio Rank: 12
GWRS Omega Ratio Rank: 11
GWRS Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
GWRS Martin Ratio Rank: 7

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.

GWRS vs. PRMW - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) and Primo Water Corporation (PRMW). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	GWRS	PRMW	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.79	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.94	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.87	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.72	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.40	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GWRS	PRMW	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.79	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.44	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.07	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.12	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	GWRS	PRMW	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-63.38%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-38.17%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-48.36%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-63.38%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-63.38%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-60.82%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-21.76%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	19.75%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GWRS	PRMW	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	12.93%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	25.76%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.86%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	32.07%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.68%	—	—

Dividends

GWRS vs. PRMW - Dividend Comparison

GWRS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.28%, while PRMW has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc.	4.28%	3.60%	2.62%	2.28%	2.22%	1.71%	2.01%	2.18%	2.81%	2.94%	1.90%	0.00%
PRMW Primo Water Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	4.50%	2.13%	1.80%	1.77%	1.53%	1.75%	1.72%	1.44%	2.12%	2.18%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GWRS and PRMW in my portfolio?

GWRS and PRMW have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.