CadizCDZI -1.47%62 Gross Margin % is 26.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks better than 51.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cadiz's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.43 Mil. Cadiz's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.63 Mil. Therefore, Cadiz's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadiz's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDZI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45 Med: -6.84 Max: 31.57
Current: 31.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cadiz was 31.57%. The lowest was -45.00%. And the median was -6.84%.
CDZI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.53% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs CDZI: 31.35
Cadiz had a gross margin of 26.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cadiz was 0.00% per year.
Cadiz (NAS:CDZI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cadiz had a gross margin of 26.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cadiz Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cadiz Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadiz's Gross 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.
CDZI vs CWCO, YORW, ARTNA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Cadiz Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cadiz (CDZI) has a Gross Margin % of 26.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #237 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Cadiz's Gross Margin % too high?
Cadiz's current Gross Margin % is 26.04%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Cadiz's value of 26.04% is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #237 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to CWCO and YORW?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #237 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cadiz in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Cadiz's value of 26.04% is 15.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cadiz's current Gross Margin % of 26.04% is 15.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current Gross Margin % is 26.04%. 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 $11.98, compared to a current price of $4.01 — trading 66.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.04% and 15.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Gross Margin % is 26.04% 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 Cadiz (CDZI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadiz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.01 is trading 66.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.98.
GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CDZI:
Gross Margin %: 26.04%
GF Value™: $11.98 vs. price of $4.01 (66.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#237 of 489)
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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