Global Water ResourcesGWRS +2.28%67 EBITDA Margin % is 40.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 48.21. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Global Water Resources ranks better than 81.16% on this metric.
Global Water Resources (NAS:GWRS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Global Water Resources EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Global Water Resources EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Water Resources's EBITDA Margin % 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, ARTNA, CETI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Global Water Resources's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Global Water Resources's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Water Resources's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 40.95% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 48.21. Over the past decade, Global Water Resources' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 42.16 to 51.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #94 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Global Water Resources' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Global Water Resources' current EBITDA Margin % of 40.95% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 48.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.16 to a high of 51.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Global Water Resources' value of 40.95% is 71.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #94 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' EBITDA Margin % compare to PCYO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #94 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Global Water Resources in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Global Water Resources' value of 40.95% is 71.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Water Resources' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 42.16 to 51.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.21 vs. the industry median of 23.94, Global Water Resources 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Water Resources's current EBITDA Margin % of 40.95% is 71.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Water Resources's current EBITDA Margin % is 40.95%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 48.21. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.83, compared to a current price of $7.19 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 40.95%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 48.21 and 71.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 40.95% as of Mar. 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 $7.19 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.83.
GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWRS:
EBITDA Margin %: 40.95% (15% below median its 10-year median of 48.21)
GF Value™: $10.83 vs. price of $7.19 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#94 of 499)
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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