Global Water ResourcesGWRS +2.41%67 PEG Ratio is 12.12 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 6.75. 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 300 Utilities - Regulated companies, Global Water Resources ranks worse than 90.67% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Water Resources's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GWRS'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.16 Med: 6.75 Max: 288.17
Current: 12.12
During the past 12 years, Global Water Resources's highest PEG Ratio was 288.17. The lowest was 4.16. And the median was 6.75.
GWRS's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 90.67% of 300
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs GWRS: 12.12
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Global Water Resources (NAS:GWRS) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
* 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Global Water Resources's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Water Resources's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a PEG Ratio of 12.12 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 6.75. Over the past decade, Global Water Resources' PEG Ratio has ranged from 4.16 to 288.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #272 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Global Water Resources' PEG Ratio too high?
Global Water Resources' current PEG Ratio of 12.12 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 6.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 288.17. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.75. Global Water Resources' value of 12.12 is 592.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #272 out of 300 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' PEG Ratio compare to PCYO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #272 out of 300 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Global Water Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.75. Global Water Resources' value of 12.12 is 592.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Water Resources' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 4.16 to 288.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 1.75, 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 PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.75, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Water Resources's current PEG Ratio of 12.12 is 592.6% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Water Resources's current PEG Ratio is 12.12, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 6.75. 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 $7.01 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 12.12, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 592.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.75. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current PEG Ratio is 12.12 as of Jul. 12, 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 $7.01 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84.
GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWRS:
PEG Ratio: 12.12 (80% above median its 10-year median of 6.75)
GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $7.01 (35.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 592.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#272 of 300)
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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