Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Pure Cycle Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Pure Cycle Corp is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $266M. It ranks number 11 by market capitalization among the 12 Water Supply issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 43.7% is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
For PCYO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, 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 15.0%, 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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Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) 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 | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $266M | 11/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.33x | 9/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.75x | 8/11 |
| EPS | $0.57 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $6.29 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $1.40 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.7% | 3/11 |
| ROA | 8.4% | 1/9 |
| ROIC | 7.7% | 2/9 |
| Gross Margin | 62.0% | – |
| Operating Margin | 37.7% | 1/10 |
| Net Margin | 43.7% | 1/10 |
| EBT Margin | 58.2% | 1/10 |
| Tax Rate | 25.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53x | 3/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.16x | 11/12 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.16x | 8/10 |
| Interest Coverage | 13.5x | 2/11 |
| Working Capital | $5M | 3/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $8M | 10/11 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 12.4% | 6/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.19x | 3/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 13.6x | 4/11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 27 days | 8/11 |
| Payables Period | 76 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $34M | 10/11 |
| Operating Income | $13M | 9/11 |
| Net Income | $15M | 7/11 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $13M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PCYO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 24M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 8.2% | 3/9 |
| EPS Growth | 26.7% | 1/10 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $16M | 8.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $8M | 4.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $2M | 1.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $24M | 13.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $8M | 4.3% of assets |
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Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Pure Cycle Corp (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 |
|---|---|---|
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | ▼ | $266M |
| 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. | ▼ | $11.59B |
| AWR American States Water Co | ▼ | $3.31B |
| CWT California Water Service Group | ▶ | $2.87B |
| HTO H2o America | ▼ | $2.41B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | ▼ | $1.03B |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | ▶ | $452M |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | ▲ | $345M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | ▲ | $328M |
| GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc. | ▶ | $230M |
| EESH Eestech, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Pure Cycle Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Pure Cycle Corp stock predictions?
For PCYO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, 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 15.0%, 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 Pure Cycle Corp forecasts updated?
Pure Cycle Corp 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 Pure Cycle Corp's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, PCYO 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.