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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4311
Positioning
Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Utilities
$387M
Scott S. Slater
Cadiz Inc. engages in the water resource and agricultural development activities in San Bernardino County properties. The company owns approximately 35,000 acres of land in the Cadiz and Fenner valleys of eastern San. Bernardino County. It is also involved in the cultivation of lemons, and spring and fall plantings of vegetables and grains.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UGP ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC | 79 | 90 | 95 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CDZI CADIZ INC | 33 | 10 | 18 | 67 | - | - | -112.5% | -24.4% | 29.4% | -165.2% | -223.3% | 708.8% | 0.0% | 362.0x | $387M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
CADIZ INC (CDZI) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 32.8/100. It ranks #4311 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 10 | 1 | +9ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 67 | 76 | -9DRAG |
| VALUATION | 18 | 8 | +10ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 27 | 18 | +9ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 25 | 21 | +4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 39 | 33 | +6ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -4.7% vs WACC 8.5% (spread -13.1%)
GM 29% vs sector 53%, OM -165% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.05x
Rev growth 709%, 10yr history
Interest coverage -2.3x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate CADIZ INC (CDZI) as Avoid with a composite score of 32.8/100 at a current price of $5.34. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
CADIZ INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 32.8/100 places it at rank #4311 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 709% and momentum in the 67th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 362% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
CADIZ INC represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags CADIZ INC with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 32.8/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4311 of 7,333 stocks, CDZI falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
CADIZ INC registers a weak quality score of just 10/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of -112.5% (sector avg: 11.9%), gross margins of 29.4% (sector avg: 52.6%), net margins of -223.3% (sector avg: 7.7%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
CDZI registers a value score of just 18/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 15.91x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
CADIZ INC's investment score of 27/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 708.8% vs. a sector average of 4.2% and a return on assets of -24.4% (sector: 3.2%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
CDZI demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 67/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 708.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.25 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
CDZI's stability score of 25/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 362.00x (sector avg: 1.3x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
CADIZ INC's short interest score of 39/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.25), elevated leverage (D/E: 362.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $387M (small-cap), CDZI carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
CADIZ INC is a small-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4311 of 7,333 overall (41st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -112.5% trailing the 11.9% sector median and operating margins of -165.2% below the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While CDZI currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Quality (10) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 1043% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 44% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 1214% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
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Net New Highs
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Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP, the "Company") today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has selected the Mojave Groundwater Bank – Northern Pipeline ("MGB–NPL") Project to submit an application for a low-interest loan of up to $194 million to fund capital costs under the federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act ("WIFIA") program. WIFIA, established by Congress in 2014, is a federal financing program designed to accelerate investment in nationally si
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