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CDZI vs. MSEX, CWCO, YORW, 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), Consolidated Water (CWCO), York Water (YORW), 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 better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cadiz	$16.31M	21.55	-$34.15M	-$0.46	N/A
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	4.88	$42.82M	$2.40	21.28

In the previous week, Cadiz had 2 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cadiz and 0 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Cadiz's score of -0.09 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cadiz	Neutral
Middlesex Water	Very Positive

Cadiz presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 139.23%. Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $56.67, suggesting a potential upside of 10.96%. Given Cadiz's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cadiz is more favorable than Middlesex Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cadiz	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Cadiz has a beta of 1.79, indicating that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

79.8% of Cadiz shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Cadiz shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

Summary

Middlesex Water beats Cadiz on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cadiz compare to Consolidated Water?

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

55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Cadiz shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.3% of Consolidated Water shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cadiz shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Consolidated Water	13.50%	7.81%	6.84%
Cadiz	-221.43%	-129.97%	-24.08%

Consolidated Water presently has a consensus target price of $40.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.57%. Cadiz has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 139.23%. Given Cadiz's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cadiz is more favorable than Consolidated Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Consolidated Water	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Cadiz	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadiz has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Consolidated Water	$132.07M	3.47	$18.34M	$0.97	29.55
Cadiz	$16.31M	21.55	-$34.15M	-$0.46	N/A

In the previous week, Consolidated Water had 6 more articles in the media than Cadiz. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Consolidated Water and 2 mentions for Cadiz. Consolidated Water's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Cadiz's score of -0.09 indicating that Consolidated Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Consolidated Water	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Cadiz	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Consolidated Water beats Cadiz on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cadiz compare to York Water?

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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cadiz	$16.31M	21.55	-$34.15M	-$0.46	N/A
York Water	$77.49M	6.13	$20.06M	$1.47	19.93

In the previous week, Cadiz and Cadiz both had 2 articles in the media. York Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Cadiz's score of -0.09 indicating that York Water is being referred to more favorably in the news 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)	Neutral
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 has a beta of 1.79, indicating that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, York Water has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Cadiz presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 139.23%. Given Cadiz's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cadiz is more favorable than York Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cadiz	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
York Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

79.8% of Cadiz shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Cadiz shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water 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.

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
Cadiz	-221.43%	-129.97%	-24.08%
York Water	26.84%	8.89%	3.16%

Summary

York Water beats Cadiz on 9 of the 15 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and valuation.

57.4% of Artesian Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Cadiz shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.6% of Artesian Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cadiz shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Artesian Resources	$112.94M	2.90	$22.82M	$2.26	14.06
Cadiz	$16.31M	21.55	-$34.15M	-$0.46	N/A

Artesian Resources has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadiz has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

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 Resources	20.86%	9.61%	2.84%
Cadiz	-221.43%	-129.97%	-24.08%

Cadiz has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 139.23%. Given Cadiz's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

In the previous week, Cadiz had 1 more articles in the media than Artesian Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cadiz and 1 mentions for Artesian Resources. Artesian Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Cadiz's score of -0.09 indicating that Artesian Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Artesian Resources beats Cadiz on 10 of the 16 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 institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, American Water Works had 16 more articles in the media than Cadiz. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for American Water Works and 2 mentions for Cadiz. American Water Works' average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Cadiz's score of -0.09 indicating that American Water Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
American Water Works	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	14 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Cadiz	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
American Water Works	$5.14B	4.74	$1.11B	$5.64	22.13
Cadiz	$16.31M	21.55	-$34.15M	-$0.46	N/A

American Water Works currently has a consensus price target of $139.11, indicating a potential upside of 11.46%. Cadiz has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 139.23%. 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)	8 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Cadiz	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Cadiz shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cadiz shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

American Water Works has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadiz has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

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 Works	21.17%	10.20%	3.18%
Cadiz	-221.43%	-129.97%	-24.08%

Summary

American Water Works beats Cadiz on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CDZI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Cadiz	AGRI OPERATIONS Industry	Staples Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$346.43M	$3.26B	$15.97B	$12.28B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.76%	3.56%	5.30%
P/E Ratio	-9.09	43.63	26.53	25.24
Price / Sales	21.55	3.58	47.28	74.17
Price / Cash	N/A	9.61	13.12	37.27
Price / Book	14.93	4.25	5.60	6.63
Net Income	-$34.15M	-$6.23M	$671.49M	$335.41M
7 Day Performance	-10.49%	-1.32%	-0.76%	-1.83%
1 Month Performance	-13.64%	-6.38%	-3.54%	-1.16%
1 Year Performance	43.64%	-17.21%	-13.27%	28.31%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CDZI Cadiz	2.0507 of 5 stars	$4.18 +1.5%	$10.00 +139.2%	+41.6%	$346.43M	$16.31M	N/A	10	Earnings Report
MSEX Middlesex Water	3.6975 of 5 stars	$51.93 +0.2%	$56.67 +9.1%	-14.0%	$965.30M	$194.69M	21.64	350	Positive News Ex-Dividend
CWCO Consolidated Water	4.8954 of 5 stars	$30.34 -7.7%	$40.00 +31.8%	+9.3%	$525.77M	$132.07M	31.28	200	Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade
YORW York Water	2.6421 of 5 stars	$29.58 +0.1%	N/A	-11.6%	$479.15M	$77.49M	20.12	110
ARTNA Artesian Resources	2.291 of 5 stars	$32.84 +2.1%	N/A	-7.6%	$331.84M	$112.94M	14.53	240	Positive News Ex-Dividend

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

How does Cadiz compare to Middlesex Water?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CDZI or MSEX?

Does the media refer more to CDZI or MSEX?

Do analysts prefer CDZI or MSEX?

Which has more risk & volatility, CDZI or MSEX?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CDZI or MSEX?

Is CDZI or MSEX more profitable?

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How does Cadiz compare to Consolidated Water?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CWCO or CDZI?

Is CWCO or CDZI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend CWCO or CDZI?

Which has more risk & volatility, CWCO or CDZI?

Which has better earnings & valuation, CWCO or CDZI?

Does the media refer more to CWCO or CDZI?

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How does Cadiz compare to York Water?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CDZI or YORW?

Does the media prefer CDZI or YORW?

Which has more volatility and risk, CDZI or YORW?

Do analysts prefer CDZI or YORW?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CDZI or YORW?

Is CDZI or YORW more profitable?

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How does Cadiz compare to Artesian Resources?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ARTNA or CDZI?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ARTNA or CDZI?

Which has more risk & volatility, ARTNA or CDZI?

Is ARTNA or CDZI more profitable?

Do analysts rate ARTNA or CDZI?

Does the media favor ARTNA or CDZI?

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How does Cadiz compare to American Water Works?

Does the media refer more to AWK or CDZI?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, AWK or CDZI?

Do analysts rate AWK or CDZI?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in AWK or CDZI?

Which has more volatility & risk, AWK or CDZI?

Is AWK or CDZI more profitable?

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