GWRS (Global Water Resources) Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.24% (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


GWRS Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
67 GF Score
Price $7.16
GF Value $10.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Global Water Resources Forward Dividend Yield %?

Global Water Resources GWRS -1.31% 67 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.24% as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, Global Water Resources ranks better than 59.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Global Water Resources is 4.24%.

As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Global Water Resources is 4.24%.

GWRS's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
59.86% of 426 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.66 vs GWRS: 4.24

Global Water Resources's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.08.

During the past 12 months, Global Water Resources's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Global Water Resources was 13.70% per year. The lowest was 0.90% per year. And the median was 1.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Global Water Resources  (NAS:GWRS) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

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Global Water Resources Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

GWRS vs PCYO, CDZI, ARTNA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Global Water Resources's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Global Water Resources Forward Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Global Water Resources's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Water Resources's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Global Water Resources Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Global Water Resources Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0253302026-06-152026-06-152026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302026-05-152026-05-152026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302026-04-162026-04-162026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302026-03-172026-03-172026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302026-02-132026-02-132026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302026-01-162026-01-162026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302025-12-162025-12-162025-12-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302025-11-122025-11-122025-11-26Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302025-10-172025-10-172025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302025-09-162025-09-162025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302025-08-152025-08-152025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0253302025-07-172025-07-172025-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Global Water Resources's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.30396/7.16
=4.25 %

Current Share Price is $7.16.
Global Water Resources's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.02533 * 12 = $0.30396.

Global Water Resources's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.30396/7.16
=4.25 %

Current Share Price is $7.16.
Global Water Resources's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.30396.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.24% mean?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.24% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #171 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Global Water Resources' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Global Water Resources' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.24%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.66. Global Water Resources' value of 4.24% is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #171 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to PCYO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #171 out of 426 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Global Water Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.66. Global Water Resources' value of 4.24% is 15.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.66, based on 426 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Water Resources's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.24% is 15.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Water Resources's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Water Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources (GWRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.83, compared to a current price of $7.16 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.24% and 15.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.66. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.24% as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Global Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.16 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.83. GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GWRS:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.24%
  • GF Value™: $10.83 vs. price of $7.16 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#171 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GWRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Water Resources Business Description

Address 21410 North 19th Avenue, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Global Water Resources Inc operates as a water resources management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It operates within the State of Arizona. Operating revenue of the company is derived from regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water service provided to customers based upon tariff rates.
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