Cadiz (CDZI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 69.83 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 65% Below Median


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Price $4.19
GF Value $12.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cadiz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cadiz CDZI +2.95% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 69.83 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 198.25. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks worse than 99.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Cadiz's current share price is $4.19. Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.06. Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 69.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CDZI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60   Med: 198.25   Max: 482.67
Current: 73.72

During the past years, Cadiz's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 482.67. The lowest was 60.00. And the median was 198.25.

CDZI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
99.77% of 442 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs CDZI: 73.72

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cadiz's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.020. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $0.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cadiz  (NAS:CDZI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Cadiz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cadiz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Cadiz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Cadiz Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Cadiz Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 73.62 66.63 97.30 103.20 86.38

CDZI vs ARTNA, PCYO, GWRS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Cadiz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.19/0.06
=69.83

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

For example, Cadiz's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.02/330.2130*330.2130
=0.020

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cadiz Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.006 241.018 0.008
201609 0.006 241.428 0.008
201612 0.005 241.432 0.007
201703 0.005 243.801 0.007
201706 0.005 244.955 0.007
201709 0.005 246.819 0.007
201712 0.005 246.524 0.007
201803 0.005 249.554 0.007
201806 0.005 251.989 0.007
201809 0.005 252.439 0.007
201812 0.005 251.233 0.007
201903 0.004 254.202 0.005
201906 0.004 256.143 0.005
201909 0.004 256.759 0.005
201912 0.004 256.974 0.005
202003 0.004 258.115 0.005
202006 0.004 257.797 0.005
202009 0.004 260.280 0.005
202012 0.004 260.474 0.005
202103 0.004 264.877 0.005
202106 0.004 271.696 0.005
202109 0.003 274.310 0.004
202112 0.003 278.802 0.004
202203 0.003 287.504 0.003
202206 0.004 296.311 0.004
202209 0.012 296.808 0.013
202212 0.011 296.797 0.012
202303 0.002 301.836 0.002
202306 0.012 305.109 0.013
202309 0.006 307.789 0.006
202312 0.010 306.746 0.011
202403 0.017 312.332 0.018
202406 0.008 314.175 0.008
202409 0.047 315.301 0.049
202412 0.065 315.605 0.068
202503 0.038 319.799 0.039
202506 0.050 322.561 0.051
202509 0.051 324.800 0.052
202512 0.061 324.054 0.062
202603 0.020 330.213 0.020

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 69.83 mean?
Cadiz (CDZI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 69.83 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 198.25. Over the past decade, Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 60.00 to 482.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #441 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cadiz's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 69.83 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 198.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.00 to a high of 482.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Cadiz's value of 69.83 is 4783.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #441 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadiz has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadiz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ARTNA and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #441 out of 442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Cadiz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Cadiz's value of 69.83 is 4783.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadiz's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 60.00 to 482.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 198.25 vs. the industry median of 1.43, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 442 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cadiz's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 69.83 is 4783.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 69.83, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 198.25. 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 $12.04, compared to a current price of $4.19 — trading 65.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 69.83, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 198.25 and 4783.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. Cadiz's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 69.83 as of Jul. 05, 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 $4.19 is trading 65.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.04. GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDZI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 69.83 (65% below median its 10-year median of 198.25)
  • GF Value™: $12.04 vs. price of $4.19 (65.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4783.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#441 of 442)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0HS4:UK2ZC:Germany
Address 550 South Hope Street, Suite 2850, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90071
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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