Cadiz (CDZI) YoY EBITDA Growth: 26.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CDZI Cadiz Inc CDZI
63 GF Score
Price $3.32
GF Value $12.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cadiz YoY EBITDA Growth?

Cadiz CDZI -4.32% 63 YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Cadiz's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.37%.

Cadiz's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.07.

Cadiz YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadiz's YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Cadiz Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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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
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 -26.39 34.74 15.63 2.38 26.37
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Cadiz YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Cadiz's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(-0.289--0.316)/ | -0.316 |
=8.54 %

Cadiz's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(-0.067--0.091)/ | -0.091 |
=26.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 26.37% mean?
Cadiz (CDZI) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 26.37% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Cadiz and its competitors.
Is Cadiz's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Cadiz's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.37%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to PCYO and GWRS?
Cadiz's YoY EBITDA Growth of 26.37% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Cadiz and its competitors. Cadiz's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.37%. 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 $12.28, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 73% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.37%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.37% 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 $3.32 is trading 73% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.28. GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDZI:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 26.37%
  • GF Value™: $12.28 vs. price of $3.32 (73% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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

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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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