Global Water Resources (GWRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS) is a publicly traded holding company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in the ownership and management of water and wastewater utilities. The company provides critical potable water delivery, wastewater collection and treatment, and reclaimed water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers across select communities in Central and Southern Arizona.

The company operates multiple regulated utility systems, serving communities such as Anthem, Biltmore, Florence and San Tan Valley. Its services include the development, maintenance and operation of wells, treatment plants, distribution pipelines and wastewater reclamation facilities. Global Water Resources emphasizes the integration of advanced treatment technologies and automated monitoring to ensure reliable water quality and regulatory compliance in arid regions.

Founded in the early 2000s, Global Water Resources was established to address growing water scarcity challenges and to provide sustainable utility solutions in fast-growing Arizona municipalities. Over time, the company has expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure investments aimed at boosting capacity, improving drought resilience and promoting water reuse initiatives.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin, Global Water Resources has focused on long-term resource planning, capital efficiency and customer service. The senior management team, supported by a board of directors with deep expertise in water infrastructure and utility regulation, continues to pursue growth opportunities in water-stressed regions while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.73 to $10.05
• 50-Day Range: $9.36 to $10.81
• 52-Week Range: $9.27 to $13.98
• Volume: 44,944 shs
• Average Volume: 46,722 shs
• Market Capitalization: $272.23 million
• P/E Ratio: 45.05
• Dividend Yield: 3.03%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Global Water Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Global Water Resources scored higher than 67% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 65th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Global Water Resources.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.14%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Global Water Resources are expected to grow by 7.14% in the coming year, from $0.28 to $0.30 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 44.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.58.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 44.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 52.58.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Global Water Resources has a P/B Ratio of 4.97. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.39% of the float of Global Water Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Global Water Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Global Water Resources has recently decreased by 5.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Global Water Resources pays a meaningful dividend of 3.05%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Global Water Resources has been increasing its dividend for 8 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Global Water Resources is 136.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Global Water Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 100.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Global Water Resources may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.39% of the float of Global Water Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Global Water Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Global Water Resources has recently decreased by 5.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.81

News Sentiment

Global Water Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Global Water Resources this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 10 people have searched for GWRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Global Water Resources insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

54.30% of the stock of Global Water Resources is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 27.91% of the stock of Global Water Resources is held by institutions.

GWRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GWRS shares performed this year?

Global Water Resources' stock was trading at $11.50 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GWRS shares have decreased by 14.8% and is now trading at $9.80.

How were Global Water Resources' earnings last quarter?

Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 13th. The utilities provider reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.06. The utilities provider earned $14.24 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.20 million. Global Water Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.67% and a net margin of 10.27%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Global Water Resources IPO?

Global Water Resources (GWRS) raised $8 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, April 28th 2016. The company issued 1,200,000 shares at a price of $6.25 per share. Roth Capital Partners served as the underwriter for the IPO.

Who are Global Water Resources' major shareholders?

Global Water Resources' top institutional investors include Handelsbanken Fonder AB (6.10%), North Star Investment Management Corp. (1.28%), Redmond Asset Management LLC (1.20%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew M Cohn, Christopher D Krygier, Steven D Brill and Suzanne Michelle Kitts.
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How do I buy shares of Global Water Resources?

Shares of GWRS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Global Water Resources own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Global Water Resources investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Home Depot (HD) and Walmart (WMT).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/13/2025
• Record date for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/29/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/16/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - WATER SPLY
• Sub-Industry: Utilities
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GWRS
• CIK: 1434728
• Web: www.gwresources.com
• Phone: (480) 360-7775
• Fax: 623-580-9659
• Employees: 90
• Year Founded: 2003

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.22
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 44.27
• Forward P/E Ratio: 34.79
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $5.79 million
• Net Margins: 10.27%
• Pretax Margin: 14.00%
• Return on Equity: 9.67%
• Return on Assets: 1.42%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.54
• Current Ratio: 1.09
• Quick Ratio: 1.09

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $52.69 million
• Price / Sales: 5.08
• Cash Flow: $0.79 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.40
• Book Value: $1.97 per share
• Price / Book: 4.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 27,470,000
• Free Float: 12,555,000
• Market Cap: $267.56 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.04