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Consolidated Water CoFRA:CW2 +0.32%81 Cash Ratio is 4.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:CW2 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Consolidated Water Co ranks better than 96.73% on this metric.
Consolidated Water Co has a Cash Ratio of 4.54. 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 Consolidated Water Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CW2'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66 Med: 4.55 Max: 7.69
Current: 4.54
During the past 13 years, Consolidated Water Co's highest Cash Ratio was 7.69. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 4.55.
FRA:CW2's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 96.73% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FRA:CW2: 4.54
Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) 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.
* 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.
FRA:CW2 vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co'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.
Consolidated Water Co Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co'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.
Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) has a Cash Ratio of 4.54 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.55. Over the past decade, Consolidated Water Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #16 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Cash Ratio of 4.54 is near median its 10-year median of 4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 7.69. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.34. Consolidated Water Co's value of 4.54 is 1235.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #16 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Cash Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #16 out of 489 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Consolidated Water Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.34. Consolidated Water Co's value of 4.54 is 1235.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Consolidated Water Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Consolidated Water Co 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 0.34, based on 489 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. Consolidated Water Co's current Cash Ratio of 4.54 is 1235.3% 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 Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current Cash Ratio is 4.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.72, compared to a current price of €25.28 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 4.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 1235.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.34. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2), the current Cash Ratio is 4.54 as of Jun. 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 Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.28 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.72.
GuruFocus considers Consolidated Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CW2:
Cash Ratio: 4.54 (near median its 10-year median of 4.55)
GF Value™: €23.72 vs. price of €25.28 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1235.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#16 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd is a water utility company. It develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems. The company's business segments are; The retail segment operates the water utility for the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman Island, The bulk segment supplies potable water to government utilities in Grand Cayman and The Bahamas under long-term contracts, The services segment designs, constructs and sells water infrastructure and provides management and operating services to third parties. The manufacturing segment manufactures and services a wide range of custom and specialized water-related products applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, and the corporate segment.
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