Cadiz (CDZI) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.83 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Cadiz Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Cadiz CDZI -1.47% 62 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.83 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.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Cadiz's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $129.59 Mil. Cadiz's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.94 Mil. Cadiz's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $140.91 Mil. Therefore, Cadiz's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.


Cadiz Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Cadiz Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
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Cadiz Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CDZI vs CWCO, YORW, ARTNA: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


Cadiz Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Cadiz Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(132.315-13.449)/134.494
=0.88

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=140.914 - 8.599
=132.315

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=117.658 - 103.794 - 0.415
=13.449

Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(129.585-12.943)/140.914
=0.83

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=146.12 - 16.535
=129.585

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=130.508 - 117.196 - 0.369
=12.943

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.83 mean?
Cadiz (CDZI) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors.
Is Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Cadiz's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.83. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to CWCO and YORW?
Cadiz's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.83 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. Cadiz's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.83. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.83. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.83 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:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.83
  • 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.
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