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Cadiz Inc(CDZI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CDZI
09/28/2026: CDZI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Cadiz Inc is a water resources development firm focused on unlocking water storage and supply capacity in California through its Mojave Desert landholdings. The company's core strength lies in its unique, large-scale assets positioned near existing infrastructure, which holds significant potential value in a drought-prone state. Its investment story centers on the long-term success of the Cadiz Valley Water Project, which offers growth potential but faces substantial regulatory, legal, and execution hurdles. The stock is best suited for speculative investors comfortable with high volatility and long time horizons, as financial performance is currently driven by development progress rather than earnings. Investors should monitor project-specific legal outcomes and municipal water contracts.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers long-term growth potential linked to water infrastructure, but it is highly speculative and development-stage. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum investors may find opportunity during news-driven spikes, provided there is a positive signal. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The lack of consistent earnings and tangible cash flow makes valuation assessment difficult for traditional value strategies. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Cadiz does not pay a dividend and focuses capital on development rather than income distribution. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The regulatory, legal, and execution risks make this stock unsuitable for conservative or low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The speculative nature of the stock leads to frequent and sharp price fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | High | It is difficult to determine intrinsic value given the lack of consistent earnings. |
| Competition risk | Medium | While direct competition is limited, the company faces broad competition for municipal water contracts. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies heavily on single-project success rather than a diversified, established franchise. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend income for investors to rely on. |
| Execution risk | High | Success depends on clearing complex regulatory and legal hurdles that have historically caused delays. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 33.19% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 309.07M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 989.6K shares | Beta 1.91 | 52 Weeks Range 2.87 - 6.96 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 2.87 - 6.96 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.5 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Water Resources Development | Infrastructure projects to store and transport groundwater to municipal partners. | The company seeks to profit by selling or delivering water to agencies once its projects are fully operational. |
| Land/Agriculture | Leasing or using Mojave desert land for farming or potential energy development. | Secondary revenue generated from current land assets provides limited cash flow while the main projects are developed. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 61.73 | Enterprise Value 439.38M | Price to Sales(TTM) 26.1 |
Enterprise Value 439.38M | Price to Sales(TTM) 26.1 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 36.13 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -25.12 | Shares Outstanding 84.68M | Shares Floating 56.91M |
Shares Outstanding 84.68M | Shares Floating 56.91M | ||
Percent Insiders 34.11 | Percent Institutions 49.79 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Cadiz Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | CEO & Chairman Ms. Susan P. Kennedy | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Pollution & Treatment Controls | Full time employees 31 | Website https://www.cadizinc.com |
Full time employees 31 | Website https://www.cadizinc.com | ||
Cadiz Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides water solutions in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Land and Water Resources; and Water Filtration Technology. It offers water supply, water storage, and water conveyance, and wastewater treatment services, as well as local distribution systems and products. The company also provides water filtration solutions for impaired or contaminated groundwater sources. In addition, it is involved in the cultivation of grain crops, including alfalfa. The company serves public and private water systems, government agencies, and commercial businesses. Cadiz Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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