Cadiz (CDZI) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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62 GF Score
Price $3.72
GF Value $11.99
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cadiz Moat Score?

Cadiz CDZI +1.92% 62 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks better than 76.01% on this metric.

Cadiz has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cadiz has No Moat: Cadiz Inc lacks significant market leadership and does not possess strong intellectual property or customer loyalty. The company faces minimal regulatory barriers and has limited pricing power, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cadiz might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cadiz  (NAS:CDZI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cadiz Moat Score Related Terms

CDZI vs CWCO, YORW, ARTNA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Cadiz (CDZI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #131 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Cadiz's Moat Score too high?
Cadiz's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #131 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to CWCO and YORW?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #131 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Cadiz in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cadiz's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $11.99, compared to a current price of $3.72 — trading 69% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 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 $3.72 is trading 69% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.99. GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDZI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $11.99 vs. price of $3.72 (69% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 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

Other Exchanges 0HS4:UK2ZC:Germany
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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