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CadizCDZI -8.09%62 EV-to-EBIT is -17.20 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks worse than 215982.51% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cadiz's Enterprise Value is $406.69 Mil.
Cadiz's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23.65 Mil. Therefore, Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT for today is -17.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CDZI'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.38 Med: -18.74 Max: -6.35
Current: -17.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cadiz was -6.35. The lowest was -55.38. And the median was -18.74.
CDZI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 100% of 463
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.78
vs CDZI: -17.20
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Cadiz's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $512.49 Mil.
Cadiz's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.65 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cadiz EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cadiz's current Enterprise Value is $406.69 Mil.
Cadiz's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.65 Mil.
* 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 (CDZI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -17.20 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #999999 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cadiz's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.20. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #999999 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadiz has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadiz's EV-to-EBIT compare to ARTNA and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #999999 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cadiz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.78, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.20. 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 $12.10, compared to a current price of $3.64 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -17.20. Cadiz's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -17.20 as of Jul. 15, 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 $3.64 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.10.
GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CDZI:
EV-to-EBIT: -17.20
GF Value™: $12.10 vs. price of $3.64 (70% below fair value)
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 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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