Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 57% Above Median

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STU:CW2 Consolidated Water Co Ltd STU:CW2
79 GF Score
Price €24.58
GF Value €23.06
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What is Consolidated Water Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Consolidated Water Co STU:CW2 -2.92% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates STU:CW2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Utilities - Regulated companies, Consolidated Water Co ranks worse than 69.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Consolidated Water Co's current share price is €24.58. Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.57. Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CW2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 1.35   Max: 3.02
Current: 2.17

During the past years, Consolidated Water Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.35.

STU:CW2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.58% of 424 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs STU:CW2: 2.17

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Consolidated Water Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.240. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €11.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Consolidated Water Co  (STU:CW2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Consolidated Water Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Consolidated Water Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Consolidated Water Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Consolidated Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Consolidated Water Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.34 2.73 2.73 2.52 2.22

STU:CW2 vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Consolidated Water Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.58/11.57
=2.12

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Consolidated Water Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.24/333.9520*333.9520
=12.240

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Consolidated Water Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.695 241.428 12.027
201612 9.280 241.432 12.836
201703 9.246 243.801 12.665
201706 8.781 244.955 11.971
201709 8.285 246.819 11.210
201712 8.378 246.524 11.349
201803 8.072 249.554 10.802
201806 8.582 251.989 11.373
201809 8.788 252.439 11.626
201812 9.090 251.233 12.083
201903 9.433 254.202 12.392
201906 9.542 256.143 12.441
201909 9.832 256.759 12.788
201912 9.792 256.974 12.725
202003 9.763 258.115 12.631
202006 9.449 257.797 12.240
202009 9.059 260.280 11.623
202012 8.733 260.474 11.197
202103 8.883 264.877 11.200
202106 8.624 271.696 10.600
202109 8.793 274.310 10.705
202112 9.147 278.802 10.956
202203 9.395 287.504 10.913
202206 9.862 296.311 11.115
202209 10.489 296.808 11.802
202212 9.835 296.797 11.066
202303 9.723 301.836 10.758
202306 9.986 305.109 10.930
202309 10.590 307.789 11.490
202312 10.861 306.746 11.824
202403 11.162 312.332 11.935
202406 12.129 314.175 12.893
202409 11.935 315.301 12.641
202412 12.652 315.605 13.387
202503 12.394 319.799 12.943
202506 11.795 322.561 12.212
202509 11.785 324.800 12.117
202512 11.870 324.054 12.233
202603 12.085 330.213 12.222
202606 12.240 333.952 12.240

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 mean?
Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #295 out of 424 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 3.02. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Consolidated Water Co's value of 2.12 is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #295 out of 424 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #295 out of 424 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Consolidated Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Consolidated Water Co's value of 2.12 is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Consolidated Water Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.52, based on 424 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Consolidated Water Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 39.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. 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?
Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.06, compared to a current price of €24.58 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 39.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.52. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Sep. 02, 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 (STU:CW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.58 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.06.

Key valuation signals for STU:CW2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (57% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: €23.06 vs. price of €24.58 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#295 of 424)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Consolidated Water Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CWCO:USA
Address West Bay Road, 4th Floor, Windward Three, P.O. Box 1114, Regatta Office Park, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1102
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.
79GF Score

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