Global Water Resources, Inc.(GWRS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

GWRS•NASDAQ•Utilities

$7.26

66.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026

SectorUtilities IndustryWater Utilities Sub-IndustryRegulated Water and Wastewater Utilities

AboutGlobal Water Resources, Inc., a water resource management company, owns, operates, and manages regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities primarily in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. As of December 31, 2020, it served approximately 74,048 people in approximately 27,630 homes. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.Show more

Revenue$56M+5.8%
EBITDA$23M+0.2%
Net Income$3M-48.9%
Free Cash Flow-$47M-347.4%
EBITDA Margin40.39%-5.3%
Net Margin5.3%-51.7%
ROE4.41%-63.4%
Interest Coverage1.20-47.6%
Debt/Equity1.60-39.1%

GWRS Price & Volume

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Regulatory Lag Strains Capital Intensive Growth Model

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNegative

Growth:Mixed

Profitability:Strained

Financial:Mixed

Cash Flow:Burning

Primary Risk:Regulatory lag and capital intensity

Key Thesis Takeaways

Global Water Resources faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by persistent margin compression and a reliance on external financing to fund its $449.2 million net PPE infrastructure base.
While the company targets high-growth Phoenix corridors, the volatility in earnings—highlighted by a 152.5% decline in EPS growth in 2026Q1—suggests that regulatory recovery mechanisms are currently failing to offset rising operational costs.
Investors should remain cautious as the company's structural dependence on equity and debt markets to bridge free cash flow deficits, which reached -$1.8 million in 2026Q1, creates significant dilution and liquidity risks.

Verdict Logic

the company's forward P/E of 121.00 appears unjustified given the recent net loss of $366,000 and the persistent inability to generate positive free cash flow.

GWRS Growth Metrics

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years5.72%

5 Years7.62%

3 Years7.62%

TTM5.69%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-17.94%

5 Years21.76%

3 Years-18.72%

TTM-64.84%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-21.06%

5 Years17.55%

3 Years-22.9%

TTM-70.6%

Return on Capital

10 Years2.81%

5 Years2.65%

3 Years2.67%

Last Year1.69%

GWRS Recent Earnings

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)

Q2 2026Latest

May 13, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.01+50.0%

$0.02

Rev

$13M-5.7%

$14M

Q2 2026

Mar 4, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.01-125.0%

$0.04

Rev

$14M-1.4%

$14M

Q4 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.07-22.2%

$0.09

Rev

$16M+13.0%

$14M

Q3 2025

Aug 13, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.06+0.0%

$0.06

Rev

$14M-7.5%

$15M

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	May 13, 2026	$0.01vs $0.02+50.0%	$13Mvs $14M-5.7%
Q2 2026	Mar 4, 2026	$0.01vs $0.04-125.0%	$14Mvs $14M-1.4%
Q4 2025	Nov 12, 2025	$0.07vs $0.09-22.2%	$16Mvs $14M+13.0%
Q3 2025	Aug 13, 2025	$0.06vs $0.06+0.0%	$14Mvs $15M-7.5%

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Latest GWRS News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS)

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 24, 2026

Global Water Files DAWS Applications to Expand Assured Water Supply and Support Long-Term Growth in GW-Santa Cruz and GW-Ocotillo Service Areas

PHOENIX, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, today announced that its subsidiaries, Global Water – Santa Cruz Water Company, Inc. (GW-Santa Cruz) and Global Water – Ocotillo Water Company, Inc. (GW-Ocotillo), have recently filed Designation of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) applications with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). If approved, the applications would expand the assured water supply in portions of the company's service areas and support additional anticipated long-term residential and commercial growth.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
GWRSGlobal Water Resources, Inc.Current	$7.26	$208.82M	66.00	5.82%	5.3%	4.41%	4.17%
MSEXMiddlesex Water Company	$56.57	$1.05B	23.97	1.47%	22.07%	9.07%	—
YORWThe York Water Company	$30.92	$445.62M	22.24	3.37%	—	8.89%	—
ARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation	$33.94	$350.41M	15.36	4.62%	20.31%	9.36%	—
CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd.	$29.49	$471.85M	25.87	-1.41%	13.5%	7.67%	—
AWRAmerican States Water Company	$83.34	$3.27B	24.73	10.52%	19.66%	13.06%	—

Compare GWRS vs Peers

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs MSEX

Most directly comparable listed peer for GWRS.

Scale Benchmark

vs NEE

Larger-name benchmark to compare GWRS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs MSEX, YORW, ARTNA, CWCO

GWRS SEC Filings & Documents

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

May 18, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 13, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 4, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2026

Mar 4, 2026·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

May 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 12, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 13, 2025·SEC

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GWRS Frequently Asked Questions

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s revenue?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) reported $56.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 69% increase from $33.5M in 2012.

How fast is Global Water Resources, Inc. growing?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) grew revenue by 5.8% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is GWRS profitable?

Yes, Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) is profitable, generating $2.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does GWRS pay dividends?

Yes, Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.17%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is GWRS's return on equity?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.4%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Global Water Resources, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) had negative free cash flow of $49.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

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Is GWRS's dividend sustainable?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a dividend payout ratio of 277%. The high payout ratio may limit dividend growth.

What if you invested $1,000 in GWRS back in 2012?

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

May 13, 2026

$0.01vs $0.02+50.0%

$13Mvs $14M-5.7%

Q2 2026

Mar 4, 2026

$0.01vs $0.04-125.0%

$14Mvs $14M-1.4%

Q4 2025

Nov 12, 2025

$0.07vs $0.09-22.2%

$16Mvs $14M+13.0%

Q3 2025

Aug 13, 2025

$0.06vs $0.06+0.0%

$14Mvs $15M-7.5%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

GWRSGlobal Water Resources, Inc.Current

$7.26

$208.82M

66.00

5.82%

5.3%

4.41%

4.17%

MSEXMiddlesex Water Company

$56.57

$1.05B

23.97

1.47%

22.07%

9.07%

—

YORWThe York Water Company

$30.92

$445.62M

22.24

3.37%

—

8.89%

—

ARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation

$33.94

$350.41M

15.36

4.62%

20.31%

9.36%

—

CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd.

$29.49

$471.85M

25.87

-1.41%

13.5%

7.67%

—

AWRAmerican States Water Company

$83.34

$3.27B

24.73

10.52%

19.66%

13.06%

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