WTER (The Alkaline Water Co) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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What is The Alkaline Water Co GF Value Rank?

The Alkaline Water Co WTER +9.52% 12 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates WTER with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

The Alkaline Water Co has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

The Alkaline Water Co GF Value Rank Related Terms

WTER vs PSCBF, ASII, REED: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

The Alkaline Water Co GF Value Rank vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
The Alkaline Water Co (WTER) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on The Alkaline Water Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank too high?
The Alkaline Water Co's current GF Value Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, The Alkaline Water Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank compare to PSCBF and ASII?
The Alkaline Water Co's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. Historically, The Alkaline Water Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on The Alkaline Water Co and its competitors. The Alkaline Water Co's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Alkaline Water Co stock overvalued right now?
The Alkaline Water Co (WTER) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. The Alkaline Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Alkaline Water Co (WTER), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 15, 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.

The Alkaline Water Co Business Description

Address 8541 E. Anderson Drive, Suite 100/101, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85255
The Alkaline Water Co Inc is engaged in the business of distributing and marketing bottled alkaline water for retail consumers of different sizes. The firm sells its product in 500ml, 700ml, 1-liter, 1.5-liter 3-liter, and 1-gallon sizes. Its only operating geographical segment being the United States of America. The company sells its product to convenience stores, natural food products stores, large ethnic markets, and national retailers.
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