CWCO (Consolidated Water Co) Total Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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CWCO Consolidated Water Co Ltd CWCO
79 GF Score
Price $29.15
GF Value $27.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Consolidated Water Co Total Payout Ratio?

Consolidated Water Co CWCO +0.67% 79 Total Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates CWCO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Consolidated Water Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53.


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Consolidated Water Co Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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Consolidated Water Co Total Payout Ratio Chart

Consolidated Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Consolidated Water Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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CWCO vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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.


Consolidated Water Co Total Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Consolidated Water Co Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -7.959) / 18.93
=0.42

Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -2.244) / 4.102
=0.55

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 mean?
Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
Consolidated Water Co's Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 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 Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. Consolidated Water Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.16, compared to a current price of $29.15 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Consolidated Water Co (CWCO), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Sep. 02, 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 Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.15 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.16. GuruFocus considers Consolidated Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CWCO:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.53
  • GF Value™: $27.16 vs. price of $29.15 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CWCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Consolidated Water Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CW2:Germany
Address West Bay Road, 4th Floor, Windward Three, P.O. Box 1114, Regatta Office Park, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1102
Consolidated Water Co Ltd is a water utility company. It develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems. The company's business segments are; The retail segment operates the water utility for the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman Island, The bulk segment supplies potable water to government utilities in Grand Cayman and The Bahamas under long-term contracts, The services segment designs, constructs and sells water infrastructure and provides management and operating services to third parties. The manufacturing segment manufactures and services a wide range of custom and specialized water-related products applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, and the corporate segment.
79GF Score

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