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Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/02/2025: PCYO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6.55
1 Year Target Price $6.55
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.95% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 257.38M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.12 | 1Y Target Price 6.55 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.12 | 1Y Target Price 6.55 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.32 | 52 Weeks Range 9.10 - 14.63 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.10 - 14.63 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.59 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 47.39% | Operating Margin (TTM) -33.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.13% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.12 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 248784515 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.6 |
Enterprise Value 248784515 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.5 | Shares Outstanding 24076300 | Shares Floating 18392852 |
Shares Outstanding 24076300 | Shares Floating 18392852 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.28 | Percent Institutions 67.12 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Pure Cycle Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Pure Cycle Corporation was founded in 1986. Initially focused on oil and gas exploration, it transitioned to water and wastewater services for the Denver metropolitan area, primarily focused on its Sky Ranch development. Key milestones include securing water rights and commencing residential development.
Core Business Areas
- Water and Wastewater Services: Provides water and wastewater services, including treatment, storage, and distribution, primarily to the Sky Ranch development.
- Land Development: Develops and sells residential lots within the Sky Ranch master-planned community.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Harding is the CEO. The organizational structure includes departments for land development, water resources, engineering, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Residential Lots at Sky Ranch: Sells finished residential lots to home builders within the Sky Ranch master-planned community. Specific market share data unavailable, as this is highly localized. Competitors are other land developers in the Denver Metro area.
- Water and Wastewater Services: Provides treated water and wastewater services to residential and commercial customers within the Sky Ranch development. Revenue data is proprietary, but it's the primary revenue generator. Competitors for this specific, geographically limited service are other water providers in Colorado, particularly within the Denver Metro area, however Pure Cycle is providing this for a development that they also are selling lots in.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry encompasses water and wastewater utilities, and residential land development. There's increasing demand for sustainable water management solutions and housing in growing metropolitan areas like Denver.
Positioning
Pure Cycle occupies a niche position by integrating water services with land development. Its competitive advantage lies in its secured water rights and master-planned community approach, which allows for integrated infrastructure development.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for residential land development in the Denver metro area is estimated to be in the billions. The TAM for water/wastewater services is also significant. Pure Cycle is positioned to capture a share of these markets through its Sky Ranch development and water resource management.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Secured water rights
- Vertically integrated operations (land development and water services)
- Master-planned community approach
- Strategic location near Denver
Weaknesses
- Concentration of operations in a single development (Sky Ranch)
- Reliance on the housing market
- Capital intensive operations
- Sensitivity to regulatory changes in water policy
Opportunities
- Expansion of Sky Ranch development
- Potential for developing other master-planned communities
- Providing water services to other developers/municipalities
- Adoption of innovative water treatment technologies
Threats
- Fluctuations in the housing market
- Competition from larger land developers
- Increased water regulation
- Drought conditions impacting water supply
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEE
- AWK
- WTRG
Competitive Landscape
Pure Cycle's competitive advantage lies in its integrated model and secured water rights within its Sky Ranch development. However, it faces competition from larger, more diversified companies in both land development and water services.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been primarily driven by the development and sale of lots within Sky Ranch.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the pace of development at Sky Ranch and potential expansion into new projects. Analyst estimates unavailable.
Recent Initiatives: Continued development of Sky Ranch infrastructure and residential lots.
Summary
Pure Cycle Corporation is a niche player in the water and land development markets, leveraging its integrated model within the Sky Ranch development. Its strengths are secured water rights and a strategic location, while weaknesses include concentration in a single project and reliance on the housing market. Future success depends on the pace of Sky Ranch's development and expansion opportunities, but the company must be wary of market fluctuations and water regulation changes.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Pure Cycle Corporation Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Industry reports and market analysis
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data and market conditions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Pure Cycle Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Watkins, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-01-02 | President, CEO, Principal Executive Officer & Director Mr. Mark W. Harding | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Water | Full time employees 39 | Website https://www.purecyclewater.com |
Full time employees 39 | Website https://www.purecyclewater.com | ||
Pure Cycle Corporation provides wholesale water and wastewater services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Wholesale Water and Wastewater Services; and Land Development. The company engages in the wholesale water production, storage, treatment, and distribution systems; wastewater collection and treatment systems; development of master-planned community; and construction and leasing of single-family homes. It serves domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1976 and is based in Watkins, Colorado.
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