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Consolidated Water CoCWCO +0.07%79 Current Ratio is 5.95 as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CWCO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Consolidated Water Co ranks better than 96.65% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Consolidated Water Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.95.
Consolidated Water Co has a current ratio of 5.95. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Consolidated Water Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CWCO'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.29 Med: 8 Max: 13.45
Current: 5.95
During the past 13 years, Consolidated Water Co's highest Current Ratio was 13.45. The lowest was 3.29. And the median was 8.00.
CWCO's Current Ratio is ranked better than 96.65% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs CWCO: 5.95
Consolidated Water Co (NAS:CWCO) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Consolidated Water Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Consolidated Water Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Consolidated Water Co's Current 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.
CWCO vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co's Current 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 (CWCO) has a Current Ratio of 5.95 as of Jun. 2026. This is 26% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Consolidated Water Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 3.29 to 13.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #17 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Current Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Current Ratio of 5.95 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 13.45. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.11. Consolidated Water Co's value of 5.95 is 436% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #17 out of 507 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 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Current Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #17 out of 507 companies for Current Ratio. This places Consolidated Water Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.11. Consolidated Water Co's value of 5.95 is 436% above this benchmark. Historically, Consolidated Water Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.29 to 13.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 1.11, 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 Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.11, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Consolidated Water Co's current Current Ratio of 5.95 is 436% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current Current Ratio is 5.95, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (CWCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.16, compared to a current price of $28.97 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 5.95, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 436% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.11. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Consolidated Water Co (CWCO), the current Current Ratio is 5.95 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 (CWCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.97 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.16.
GuruFocus considers Consolidated Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWCO:
Current Ratio: 5.95 (26% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: $27.16 vs. price of $28.97 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 436% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#17 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWCO 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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