Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, GWRS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Global Water Resources, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $230M. It ranks number 12 by market capitalization among the 12 Water Supply issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/E Ratio of 53.26x is the highest of the 10 peers that report one. Its Dividend Yield of 3.76% is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
For GWRS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 11.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -9.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How GWRS ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Supply peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $230M | 12/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 53.26x | 1/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.98x | 2/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% | 1/10 |
| EPS | $0.15 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $2.68 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $2.09 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.85 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 3.1% | 9/11 |
| Operating Margin | 16.4% | 8/10 |
| Net Margin | 4.7% | 8/10 |
| EBT Margin | 8.5% | 9/10 |
| Tax Rate | 25.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68x | 9/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.21x | 2/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.7x | 6/11 |
| Working Capital | -$5M | 7/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $20M | 9/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$24M | 4/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$45M | 3/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 20.3% | 4/10 |
| FCF/Sales | -40.5% | 5/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 74.6% | 1/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 16.1x | 2/11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 23 days | 10/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $60M | 9/11 |
| Operating Income | $8M | 10/11 |
| Net Income | $2M | 9/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GWRS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.30 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 200.0% | 1/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 29M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -48.0% | 9/9 |
| EPS Growth | -34.8% | 9/10 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $12M | 3.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1M | 0.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $4M | 1.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $248M | 76.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $16M | 5.0% of assets |
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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Global Water Resources, Inc. (Water Supply): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc. | ▶ | $230M |
| AWK American Water Works Company, Inc. | ▼ | $26.82B |
| SBS Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp | ▲ | $21.92B |
| WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc. | ▼ | $11.43B |
| AWR American States Water Co | ▼ | $3.31B |
| CWT California Water Service Group | ▶ | $2.87B |
| HTO H2o America | ▼ | $2.41B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | ▼ | $1.02B |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | ▶ | $452M |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | ▲ | $345M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | ▲ | $328M |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | ▼ | $268M |
| EESH Eestech, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, GWRS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Global Water Resources, Inc. stock predictions?
For GWRS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 11.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -9.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Global Water Resources, Inc. forecasts updated?
Global Water Resources, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Global Water Resources, Inc.'s industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, GWRS included, share the SEC industry code Water Supply. The largest are: American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp (SBS), Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), American States Water Co (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), H2o America (HTO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.