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Global Water ResourcesGWRS +1.36%71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 6.16. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Utilities - Regulated companies, Global Water Resources ranks worse than 64.3% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Water Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GWRS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98 Med: 6.16 Max: 7.97
Current: 5.14
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Global Water Resources was 7.97. The lowest was 3.98. And the median was 6.16.
GWRS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.3% of 451
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.04
vs GWRS: 5.14
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Global Water Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Global Water Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Water Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
GWRS vs PCYO, CDZI, ARTNA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Global Water Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Global Water Resources Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Global Water Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Water Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.61 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Water Resources. This is 41% below median its historical median of 6.16. Over the past decade, Global Water Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.98 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #290 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Global Water Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Water Resources' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.61 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 6.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 7.97. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Global Water Resources' value of 3.61 is 10.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #290 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PCYO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #290 out of 451 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Global Water Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Global Water Resources' value of 3.61 is 10.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Water Resources' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.98 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.16 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Global Water Resources has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.04, based on 451 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Water Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.61 is 10.6% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Water Resources. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Water Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Water Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources (GWRS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.43, compared to a current price of $8.90 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 6.16 and 10.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.04. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.61 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.90 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.43.
GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GWRS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.61 (41% below median its 10-year median of 6.16)
GF Value™: $10.43 vs. price of $8.90 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#290 of 451)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GWRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Water Resources Inc operates as a water resources management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It operates within the State of Arizona. Operating revenue of the company is derived from regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water service provided to customers based upon tariff rates.
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