CadizCDZI -1.47%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 373 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks worse than 268096.25% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CDZI's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 0.54 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Cadiz (NAS:CDZI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Cadiz Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Cadiz Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #999999 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Cadiz's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cadiz's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #999999 out of 373 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CWCO and YORW?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #999999 out of 373 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cadiz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 373 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $11.98 vs. price of $4.01 (66.5% 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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