GWRS (Global Water Resources) Total Operating Expense: $34.05 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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GWRS Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
67 GF Score
Price $7.15
GF Value $10.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Global Water Resources Total Operating Expense?

Global Water Resources GWRS +0.85% 67 Total Operating Expense is $34.05 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Global Water Resources's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.71 Mil. Global Water Resources's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.05 Mil.

Global Water Resources Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Global Water Resources Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Global Water Resources Total Operating Expense Chart

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Global Water Resources Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $34.05 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of $34.05 Mil mean?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Total Operating Expense of $34.05 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors.
Is Global Water Resources' Total Operating Expense too high?
Global Water Resources' current Total Operating Expense is $34.05 Mil. 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' Total Operating Expense compare to PCYO and CDZI?
Global Water Resources' Total Operating Expense of $34.05 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors. Global Water Resources's current Total Operating Expense is $34.05 Mil. 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 $7.15 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $34.05 Mil. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current Total Operating Expense is $34.05 Mil 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.15 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84. GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GWRS:

  • Total Operating Expense: $34.05 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $7.15 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 21410 North 19th Avenue, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
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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