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Consolidated Water Co Ltd

CWCONASDAQ

SectorUtilities

IndustryWater Utilities

Beta (adjusted)0.68

Intrinsic Value $25.60median of 6 methods · middle span $19-$35based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $28.81Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 11% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $461.3M

Enterprise Value $328.7M

Shares Outstanding 16.1M diluted

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date9 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend1 Jul 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) presents a stable, utility-like profile anchored by its core Caribbean desalination operations, complemented by growth opportunities in U.S. water services and manufacturing. While the company boasts a robust balance sheet with zero debt and a 30-year history of consecutive dividend payments, near-term headwinds—including wetter weather in Grand Cayman reducing retail volumes and permitting delays on the Hawaii project—have pressured recent earnings. The appointment of water industry veteran Sachin Chawla as SVP of Strategy and Growth in June 2026 signals an aggressive push to scale operations, but execution risks remain. At current valuation levels, the stock is fairly valued, warranting a Hold recommendation until construction on major projects commences and retail volumes stabilize.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$43.00

Mean target$43.00

High · most bullish analyst$43.00

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case reflects prolonged permitting delays in Hawaii, deferring construction revenue into late 2027 or beyond. Continued wetter-than-average weather in the Caribbean further dampens retail water demand. Delinquent accounts receivable in The Bahamas persist, and competitive pressures in the U.S. services and manufacturing segments compress operating margins.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes steady recovery in Grand Cayman retail water volumes as tourism remains strong, alongside the successful commissioning of the second Cat Island plant in The Bahamas. Services revenue is expected to grow steadily through PERC Water's municipal O&M contracts in California and Colorado. Construction on the Hawaii desalination project is projected to begin in late 2026, gradually unlocking deferred services revenue. Margins are expected to remain stable around 36-37%.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

Consolidated Water's bull case is anchored by its strong balance sheet (holding $126.3 million in cash and minimal debt) and highly visible growth catalysts. Key drivers include the $204 million Kalaeloa desalination project in Hawaii, which recently received a Limited Notice to Proceed releasing $6 million for early procurement to mitigate permitting delays. Additionally, the company secured a new 25-year exclusive retail water license for Grand Cayman commencing August 1, 2026, preserving its core utility moat. Growth is further supported by a record $10.1 million municipal water treatment equipment order in Florida and expanding high-margin recurring operations and maintenance (O&M) services.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong balance sheet with $126.3 million in cash and virtually no debt as of March 31, 2026.
30-year track record of consecutive dividend payments, with a recent 27.3% dividend increase to $0.14 per share quarterly.
Stable, recurring revenue streams from bulk water contracts in the Caribbean.
Strategic leadership expansion with the appointment of Sachin Chawla to drive U.S. and global project development.

Key Investment Risks

Sensitivity of retail water volumes to weather conditions (e.g., high rainfall reducing demand).
Regulatory and permitting delays on major capital projects, such as the Kalaeloa desalination plant in Hawaii.
Dependence on government relationships and contract renewals in the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas.
Risk of delinquent accounts receivable from government-owned distributors in Caribbean jurisdictions.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Cancellation or material downscaling of the $204 million Hawaii desalination project.
Failure to renew or negotiate favorable terms for the Grand Cayman retail water license.
Significant write-downs or prolonged non-payment of receivables in The Bahamas.
A material decline in consolidated gross margins below 33%.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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