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CDZI vs. MSEX, YORW, CWCO, ARTNA, and AWK

Should you buy Cadiz stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cadiz with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Cadiz include Middlesex Water (MSEX), York Water (YORW), Consolidated Water (CWCO), Artesian Resources (ARTNA), and American Water Works (AWK). These companies are all part of the "water utilities" industry.

How does Cadiz compare to Middlesex Water?

Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI) and Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) are both small-cap water utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Middlesex Water has higher revenue and earnings than Cadiz. Cadiz is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cadiz$16.31M20.57-$34.15M-$0.46N/A
Middlesex Water$194.69M5.36$42.82M$2.4023.34

Cadiz presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 150.63%. Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $56.67, indicating a potential upside of 1.16%. Given Cadiz's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Cadiz is more favorable than Middlesex Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cadiz
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Middlesex Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Cadiz had 1 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cadiz and 1 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Cadiz's score of 1.31 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cadiz Positive
Middlesex Water Very Positive

Cadiz has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to Cadiz's net margin of -221.43%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 9.08% beat Cadiz's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cadiz-221.43% -129.97% -24.08%
Middlesex Water 22.07%9.08%3.25%

79.8% of Cadiz shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Cadiz shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Middlesex Water beats Cadiz on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cadiz compare to York Water?

York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) and Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI) are both small-cap water utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, York Water had 1 more articles in the media than Cadiz. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for York Water and 2 mentions for Cadiz. Cadiz's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat York Water's score of 0.63 indicating that Cadiz is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
York Water
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cadiz
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to Cadiz's net margin of -221.43%. York Water's return on equity of 8.89% beat Cadiz's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
York Water26.84% 8.89% 3.16%
Cadiz -221.43%-129.97%-24.08%

York Water has higher revenue and earnings than Cadiz. Cadiz is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than York Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
York Water$79.11M6.26$20.06M$1.4720.80
Cadiz$16.31M20.57-$34.15M-$0.46N/A

Cadiz has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 150.63%. Given Cadiz's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cadiz is more favorable than York Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Cadiz
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

York Water has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadiz has a beta of 1.81, suggesting that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

49.9% of York Water shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Cadiz shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of York Water shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Cadiz shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

York Water beats Cadiz on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cadiz compare to Consolidated Water?

Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI) and Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) are both small-cap water utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Cadiz has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

79.8% of Cadiz shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Cadiz shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Consolidated Water shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Consolidated Water had 1 more articles in the media than Cadiz. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Consolidated Water and 2 mentions for Cadiz. Cadiz's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Consolidated Water's score of 0.77 indicating that Cadiz is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cadiz
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Consolidated Water
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Consolidated Water has a net margin of 13.50% compared to Cadiz's net margin of -221.43%. Consolidated Water's return on equity of 7.81% beat Cadiz's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cadiz-221.43% -129.97% -24.08%
Consolidated Water 13.50%7.81%6.84%

Cadiz presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 150.63%. Consolidated Water has a consensus target price of $40.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.50%. Given Cadiz's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Cadiz is more favorable than Consolidated Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cadiz
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Consolidated Water
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Consolidated Water has higher revenue and earnings than Cadiz. Cadiz is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Consolidated Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cadiz$16.31M20.57-$34.15M-$0.46N/A
Consolidated Water$132.07M3.52$18.34M$0.9032.32

Summary

Consolidated Water beats Cadiz on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cadiz compare to Artesian Resources?

Artesian Resources (NASDAQ:ARTNA) and Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI) are both small-cap water utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

Artesian Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Cadiz. Cadiz is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Artesian Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Artesian Resources$112.94M3.09$22.82M$2.2614.98
Cadiz$16.31M20.57-$34.15M-$0.46N/A

57.4% of Artesian Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Cadiz shares are held by institutional investors. 20.6% of Artesian Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Cadiz shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cadiz has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 150.63%. Given Cadiz's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cadiz is more favorable than Artesian Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Artesian Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Cadiz
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Artesian Resources and Artesian Resources both had 2 articles in the media. Cadiz's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Artesian Resources' score of 0.94 indicating that Cadiz is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Artesian Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cadiz
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Artesian Resources has a net margin of 20.86% compared to Cadiz's net margin of -221.43%. Artesian Resources' return on equity of 9.61% beat Cadiz's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Artesian Resources20.86% 9.61% 2.84%
Cadiz -221.43%-129.97%-24.08%

Artesian Resources has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadiz has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Artesian Resources beats Cadiz on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cadiz compare to American Water Works?

American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) and Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZI) are both water utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

86.6% of American Water Works shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Cadiz shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Cadiz shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

American Water Works presently has a consensus price target of $138.11, suggesting a potential upside of 4.78%. Cadiz has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 150.63%. Given Cadiz's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cadiz is more favorable than American Water Works.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Water Works
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.10
Cadiz
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than Cadiz. Cadiz is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Water Works$5.21B4.95$1.11B$5.6423.37
Cadiz$16.31M20.57-$34.15M-$0.46N/A

In the previous week, American Water Works had 13 more articles in the media than Cadiz. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for American Water Works and 2 mentions for Cadiz. Cadiz's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat American Water Works' score of 0.77 indicating that Cadiz is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Water Works
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cadiz
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.17% compared to Cadiz's net margin of -221.43%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.20% beat Cadiz's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Water Works21.17% 10.20% 3.18%
Cadiz -221.43%-129.97%-24.08%

American Water Works has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadiz has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

American Water Works beats Cadiz on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CDZI vs. The Competition

MetricCadizAGRI OPERATIONS IndustryStaples SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$335.52M$3.32B$16.31B$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/A2.85%3.35%6.22%
P/E Ratio-8.6734.0026.6924.65
Price / Sales20.573.6146.84102.66
Price / CashN/A8.8913.3536.93
Price / Book14.253.815.456.52
Net Income-$34.15M-$7.36M$678.29M$336.61M
7 Day Performance-1.97%-2.34%1.34%1.24%
1 Month Performance-18.24%-6.88%5.95%0.28%
1 Year Performance33.44%-22.01%-12.57%30.62%

Cadiz Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CDZI
Cadiz
3.4116 of 5 stars
$3.99
+2.8%
$10.00
+150.6%
+24.4%$335.52M$16.31MN/A10
MSEX
Middlesex Water
1.8558 of 5 stars
$52.86
+2.1%
$56.67
+7.2%
+2.8%$964.37M$194.69M22.03350
YORW
York Water
2.2495 of 5 stars
$30.21
+2.4%
N/A-3.2%$478.18M$77.49M20.55110
CWCO
Consolidated Water
3.8716 of 5 stars
$29.44
+1.4%
$40.00
+35.9%
-1.7%$464.33M$132.07M32.71200
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
2.8032 of 5 stars
$32.68
+1.7%
N/A+0.9%$331.83M$112.94M14.46240

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This page (NASDAQ:CDZI) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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