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CadizCDZI +3.53%62 Cash Ratio is 1.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks better than 86.78% on this metric.
The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cadiz's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.31.
Cadiz has a Cash Ratio of 1.31. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadiz's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CDZI'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 2.45 Max: 8.06
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Cadiz's highest Cash Ratio was 8.06. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 2.45.
CDZI's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 86.78% of 484
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs CDZI: 1.31
Cadiz (NAS:CDZI) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Cadiz Cash Ratio Related Terms
Cadiz Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadiz's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
Cadiz Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Cadiz (CDZI) has a Cash Ratio of 1.31 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Cadiz's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 8.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #64 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Cadiz's Cash Ratio too high?
Cadiz's current Cash Ratio of 1.31 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 8.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Cadiz's value of 1.31 is 274.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #64 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cadiz has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadiz's Cash Ratio compare to ARTNA and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #64 out of 484 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Cadiz in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Cadiz's value of 1.31 is 274.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadiz's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 8.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Cadiz has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.35, based on 484 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cadiz's current Cash Ratio of 1.31 is 274.3% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current Cash Ratio is 1.31, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadiz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadiz (CDZI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.10, compared to a current price of $3.96 — trading 67.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.31, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 274.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.35. Cadiz's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Cash Ratio is 1.31 as of Mar. 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 Cadiz (CDZI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadiz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.96 is trading 67.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.10.
GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CDZI:
Cash Ratio: 1.31 (47% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: $12.10 vs. price of $3.96 (67.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 274.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#64 of 484)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDZI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadiz Inc is a water solutions provider, dedicated to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable water for people. It provides water solutions with a combination of land, water, pipeline, and water filtration assets located in Southern California between key water systems serving population centers in the Southwestern United States. The company operates in two reportable segments; Land and Water Resources segment, comprises all activities regarding its properties in the eastern Mojave Desert, pre-revenue development of the Mojave Groundwater Bank (supply, storage, and conveyance), and agricultural operations; and the Water Filtration Technology segment, generating maximum revenue engaged in providing water filtration solutions for impaired or contaminated groundwater sources.
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