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Global Water Resources

GWRS

Global Water Resources is a water resource management company that owns and operates regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in high-growth communities within Arizona.

Market cap
$197.03M-33.6%
Revenue$56.6M+5.7%
Net income$3.6M-38.6%
Free cash flow-$41.2M-100%
EPS (diluted)$0.13-45.8%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 12, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$15.0M
EPS estimate$0.03

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$13.3M+6.7%
Operating income$389.0K-69.0%
Net income-$366.0K-162%
EPS (diluted)-$0.01-150%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$4.9M-85.3%
Total debt$133.7M+9.2%
Total equity$84.2M+9.1%
Total assets$485.1M+9.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$4.5M-40.1%
CapEx$6.3M-58.7%
Free cash flow-$1.8M+76.7%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$197.03M-33.6%
Enterprise value$325.85M-16.0%
P/E55.4×
P/S3.5×-1.7×

Profitability

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Operating margin11.1%-6.4pp
FCF margin-72.8%+617pp

Returns & leverage

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Debt / equity1.6×0.0×
Current ratio0.7×-0.9×

Segments

By product

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Wastewater and recycled water service$6.7M+3.1%
Water service$6.6M

By segment

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Reportable Segment$13.3M+6.7%

Competitors

Profile

Global Water Resources is a water resource management company that owns and operates regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in high-growth communities within Arizona. The company utilizes a 'Total Water Management' approach to maximize water sustainability by integrating the entire water cycle, specifically focusing on the reuse of recycled water to reduce demand on scarce groundwater and surface water supplies.

Competitive position

A leading investor-owned operator in the arid western U.S. with a specialized competitive advantage in recycled water infrastructure and regional planning.

GeographiesUnited States, Arizona
Customer segmentsResidential, Commercial, Municipal, Real Estate Developers
Business modelRegulated Utility, Infrastructure-as-a-Service
SuppliersGroundwater Aquifers, Colorado River Surface Water, Central Arizona Project (CAP), Utility Infrastructure Manufacturers, Energy Providers
CustomersResidential Homeowners, Commercial Businesses, Real Estate Developers, Municipal Governments, Agricultural Operations
Listed2016
Employees109.0
CEORon L. Fleming
SectorUtilities
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Global Water Resources's market cap?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a market capitalization of $197.0M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Global Water Resources's revenue and profitability?
Global Water Resources generated $56.6M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $3.6M, representing a net margin of 7.9%, with free cash flow of -$41.2M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Global Water Resources's competitors?
Global Water Resources's key competitors include California Water Service Group, American Water Works Company, Inc., Essential Utilities, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Global Water Resources partner with?
Global Water Resources's notable partners include City of Maricopa, City of Casa Grande, City of Coolidge, and others.
What subsidiaries does Global Water Resources have?
Global Water Resources's subsidiaries include GW-Santa Cruz, GW-Palo Verde, GW-Hassayampa, and others.
Where is Global Water Resources headquartered?
Global Water Resources is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 109 people. It has been publicly traded since 2016.