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Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)

Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/03/2025: CWCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $42.5

1 Year Target Price $42.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$42.5 Target price
52w Low $22.49
Current$33.98
52w High $38.36

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 34.45%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/03/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 533.86M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.03
1Y Target Price 42.5
Price to earnings Ratio 31.03
1Y Target Price 42.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.5
52 Weeks Range 22.49 - 38.36
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 22.49 - 38.36
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.50%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.08

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-10
When -
Estimate 0.19
Actual 0.34

Profitability

Profit Margin 12.9%
Operating Margin (TTM) 16.31%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE 31.03
Forward PE 21.41
Enterprise Value 411637973
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08
Enterprise Value 411637973
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.15
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.37
Shares Outstanding 15931336
Shares Floating 14965100
Shares Outstanding 15931336
Shares Floating 14965100
Percent Insiders 6.07
Percent Institutions 70.12

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Consolidated Water Co Ltd

Consolidated Water Co Ltd(CWCO) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The company primarily develops and operates water production and water treatment facilities, providing potable and industrial water in areas where naturally occurring supplies are scarce or non-existent.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Water: Provides potable water to end-users in the Cayman Islands. This includes production, distribution, and customer service.
  • Bulk Water: Designs, builds, operates, and/or owns seawater desalination plants and sells water to governments and private entities under long-term contracts.
  • Services: Provides design, engineering, management, operating and other services to third-party water utilities. This segment includes PERC Water Corporation.
  • Manufacturing: Manufactures a range of custom-engineered and pre-packaged water treatment products and provides design, engineering, management, and operating services to third-party water utilities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by CEO Rick McTaggart. The organizational structure consists of various departments handling operations, finance, engineering, and business development. A board of directors oversees the company's strategic direction.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Desalinated Water: Desalinated water produced through reverse osmosis. This is the core product, sold both retail and in bulk. Limited market share data available publicly, but they are a major player in the regions they operate. Competitors include Veolia, Acciona, and Fluence.
  • Water Treatment Services: Design, build, and operation services for water treatment plants. Limited market share data available publicly. Competitors include Veolia, Suez, and Black & Veatch.
  • PERC Water Corporation (Water Recycling): Advanced water recycling facilities and services. Limited market share data available publicly. Competitors include Carollo Engineers, Brown and Caldwell.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The water treatment and desalination industry is growing due to increasing water scarcity, population growth, and stricter environmental regulations. Climate change is also driving demand for reliable water sources.

Positioning

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. is positioned as a provider of reliable water solutions in regions facing water scarcity. Their expertise in desalination and water treatment gives them a competitive advantage.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global water and wastewater treatment market is estimated to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Consolidated Water is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by focusing on desalination and water reuse in water-stressed regions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proven expertise in desalination technology
  • Long-term contracts with governments and private entities
  • Geographic focus on water-scarce regions
  • Integrated solutions from design to operation
  • Strong track record of operational efficiency

Weaknesses

  • High dependence on specific geographic regions
  • Exposure to regulatory and political risks
  • Capital intensive projects
  • Potential for environmental concerns related to desalination
  • Reliance on long-term contracts that may limit flexibility

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing innovative water treatment technologies
  • Acquiring smaller water treatment companies
  • Increasing demand for water reuse and recycling
  • Public-private partnerships for water infrastructure projects

Threats

  • Competition from larger water treatment companies
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Economic downturns affecting demand for water
  • Technological disruptions in water treatment
  • Fluctuations in energy prices

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Veolia (VEOEY)
  • Suez (SZEVF)
  • American Water Works (AWK)
  • Essential Utilities (WTRG)

Competitive Landscape

Consolidated Water benefits from its specialized focus and presence in specific geographies, but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater resources.

Major Acquisitions

PERC Water Corporation

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of PERC Water Corporation expanded Consolidated Water's capabilities in advanced water recycling and reuse, opening new markets and revenue streams.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Consolidated Water has experienced growth through project expansions and acquisitions, particularly in the Americas. Placeholder - Check Financial Reports for further details.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increased demand for water in water-stressed regions and expansion into new markets. Placeholder - Analyst consensus data needed.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding desalination capacity in the Cayman Islands and pursuing new projects in other countries. Placeholder - check press releases for details.

Summary

Consolidated Water is a specialized player in the desalination and water treatment market with a strong presence in water-scarce regions. Its expertise and long-term contracts provide a stable revenue base, but the company faces challenges related to geographic concentration and competition. Expansion into new markets and innovative technologies are key to future growth, while managing regulatory and political risks is crucial for sustained success. Overall, the company has proven they can be profitable but has limited growth opportunities due to their small size.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Investor Presentations
  • Yahoo Finance
  • Bloomberg

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About Consolidated Water Co Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 1995-06-01
CEO, President & Director Mr. Frederick W. McTaggart
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Water
Full time employees 307
Full time employees 307

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, supplies potable water, treats wastewater and water for reuse, and provides water-related products and services in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the United States, and the British Virgin Islands. The company operates through Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing segments. It produces potable water from seawater utilizing reverse osmosis technology and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned distributors. The company is also involved in design, construction, and sale of water production and treatment plants, as well as management and operation of water production plants, and treatment and reuse infrastructure for third parties; provision of water related consulting services; and production and supply of bulk water. In addition, it manufactures and services a range of specialized and custom water-related products and systems applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment; reverse osmosis desalination, membrane separation, and filtration equipment; and piping systems, vessels, and custom-fabricated components. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.