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Global Water ResourcesGWRS +2.94%67 PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 7.81. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Global Water Resources ranks worse than 79.84% on this metric.
Global Water Resources Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.51) is close to 10-year low of 2.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Water Resources's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GWRS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29 Med: 7.81 Max: 14.93
Current: 2.51
During the past 12 years, Global Water Resources's highest PB Ratio was 14.93. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 7.81.
GWRS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.84% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs GWRS: 2.51
During the past 12 months, Global Water Resources's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Global Water Resources was 23.50% per year. The lowest was -19.30% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Global Water Resources (NAS:GWRS) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Global Water Resources's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Global Water Resources PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Global Water Resources's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Water Resources's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a PB Ratio of 2.51 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 7.81. Over the past decade, Global Water Resources' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #400 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Global Water Resources' PB Ratio too high?
Global Water Resources' current PB Ratio of 2.51 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 7.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 14.93. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Global Water Resources' value of 2.51 is 75.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #400 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' PB Ratio compare to PCYO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #400 out of 501 companies for PB Ratio. This places Global Water Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Global Water Resources' value of 2.51 is 75.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Water Resources' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.81 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Global Water Resources 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 PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Water Resources's current PB Ratio of 2.51 is 75.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Water Resources's current PB Ratio is 2.51, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 7.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Water Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources (GWRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.84, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.51, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 7.81 and 75.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 25, 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84.
GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWRS:
PB Ratio: 2.51 (68% below median its 10-year median of 7.81)
GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $7.36 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#400 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GWRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Water Resources Inc operates as a water resources management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It operates within the State of Arizona. Operating revenue of the company is derived from regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water service provided to customers based upon tariff rates.
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