Cadiz (CDZI) ROCE %: -18.56% (As of Mar. 2026)


CDZI Cadiz Inc CDZI
62 GF Score
Price $4.01
GF Value $11.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cadiz ROCE %?

Cadiz CDZI -1.47% 62 ROCE % is -18.56% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Cadiz's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.56%.

Cadiz  (NAS:CDZI) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Cadiz ROCE % Related Terms

Cadiz ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadiz's ROCE % 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.

Cadiz ROCE % Chart

Cadiz Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.85 -15.40 -25.02 -20.87 -20.20

Cadiz Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % 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 -23.66 -17.17 -15.77 -23.65 -18.56
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Cadiz ROCE % Calculation

Cadiz's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-25.026/( ( (134.494 - 14.406) + (140.914 - 13.188) )/ 2 )
=-25.026/( (120.088+127.726)/ 2 )
=-25.026/123.907
=-20.20 %

Cadiz's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-24.244/( ( (140.914 - 13.188) + (146.12 - 12.635) )/ 2 )
=-24.244/( ( 127.726 + 133.485 )/ 2 )
=-24.244/130.6055
=-18.56 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -18.56% mean?
Cadiz (CDZI) has a ROCE % of -18.56% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cadiz's ROCE % too high?
Cadiz's current ROCE % is -18.56%. 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 ROCE % compare to CWCO and YORW?
Cadiz's ROCE % of -18.56% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.95, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current ROCE % is -18.56%. 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 ROCE % is -18.56%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current ROCE % is -18.56% 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:

  • ROCE %: -18.56%
  • GF Value™: $11.98 vs. price of $4.01 (66.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 550 South Hope Street, Suite 2850, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90071
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.
62GF Score

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