CWCO (Consolidated Water Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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CWCO Consolidated Water Co Ltd CWCO
79 GF Score
Price $29.10
GF Value $27.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Consolidated Water Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Consolidated Water Co CWCO +0.52% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates CWCO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Utilities - Regulated companies, Consolidated Water Co ranks better than 50% 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. Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CWCO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.55   Max: 1
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Consolidated Water Co was 1.00. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.55.

CWCO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50% of 374 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs CWCO: 0.55

As of today (2026-09-02), the Dividend Yield % of Consolidated Water Co is 1.93%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Consolidated Water Co was 3.57%. The lowest was 0.95%. And the median was 2.32%.

Consolidated Water Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.14.

During the past 12 months, Consolidated Water Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Consolidated Water Co was 49.40% per year. The lowest was -2.70% per year. And the median was 4.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Consolidated Water Co (NAS:CWCO) 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.

Consolidated Water Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Consolidated Water Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Consolidated Water Co'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.

Consolidated Water Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Consolidated Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.62 0.19 0.37 0.46

Consolidated Water Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.44 0.41 0.74 0.58 0.56

CWCO vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co'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.

Consolidated Water Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


CWCO
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Consolidated Water Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.53/ 1.155
=0.46

Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.14/ 0.249
=0.56

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 mean?
Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #187 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is near median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Consolidated Water Co's value of 0.56 is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #187 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #187 out of 374 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Consolidated Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Consolidated Water Co's value of 0.56 is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Consolidated Water Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Consolidated Water Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 0.55, based on 374 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. Consolidated Water Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 1.8% above 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 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 Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.16, compared to a current price of $29.10 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 1.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.55. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Consolidated Water Co (CWCO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 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 Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.10 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.16. GuruFocus considers Consolidated Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CWCO:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (near median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: $27.16 vs. price of $29.10 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#187 of 374)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CWCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Consolidated Water Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CW2:Germany
Address West Bay Road, 4th Floor, Windward Three, P.O. Box 1114, Regatta Office Park, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1102
Consolidated Water Co Ltd is a water utility company. It develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems. The company's business segments are; The retail segment operates the water utility for the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman Island, The bulk segment supplies potable water to government utilities in Grand Cayman and The Bahamas under long-term contracts, The services segment designs, constructs and sells water infrastructure and provides management and operating services to third parties. The manufacturing segment manufactures and services a wide range of custom and specialized water-related products applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, and the corporate segment.
79GF Score

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