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Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Pure Cycle Corporation stock (PCYO) is currently trading at $9.88. Pure Cycle Corporation PE ratio is 18.14. Pure Cycle Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.45. Analyst consensus price target for PCYO is $6.55. WallStSmart rates PCYO as Hold.

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PCYO

Pure Cycle Corporation

NASDAQUTILITIES
$9.88
$0.14 (-1.40%)
52W$9.65
$12.15
Target$6.55-33.7%

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PCYO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)

Margin of Safety
+49.0%
Strong Buy Zone
PCYO Fair Value
$20.75
Graham Formula
Current Price
$9.88
$10.87 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $20.75
Overvalued
Price $9.88
Graham IV $20.75
Analyst $6.55

PCYO trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $20.75, offering a 49% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
Operating MarginProfitability
48.00%10/10

Keeps $48 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Revenue GrowthGrowth
58.80%10/10

Revenue surging 58.80% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
46.60%10/10

Keeps $47 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
71.88%10/10

71.88% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.708/10

Trading at 1.70x book value, attractively priced

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 3.5/10
Price/SalesValuation
8.452/10

Very expensive at 8.4x annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$249M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Return on EquityProfitability
9.77%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

EPS GrowthGrowth
18.50%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 18.50%

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
56.5
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
8.45
Premium
EV/Revenue
8.17
Premium
PCYO Target Price
$6.55
40% Downside

Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.6/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.70) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 48.00%, Profit Margin at 46.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 58.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (8.45) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 18.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.77%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.77% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 58.80% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth) and negatives (Price/Sales, Market Cap). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

PCYO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

PCYO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.45x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 263.92x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 99% below its historical high of 832.67x set in Nov 2006, and 3% above its historical low of 8.24x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) · UTILITIESUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER

The Big Picture

Pure Cycle Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 29M with 59% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 46.6%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 59% YoY, reaching 29M. This pace significantly outperforms most UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 977.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -1M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Pure Cycle Corporation maintain 59%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Pure Cycle Corporation.

Bottom Line

Pure Cycle Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (59% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Pure Cycle Corporation(PCYO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

UTILITIES

Industry

UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER

Country

USA

Pure Cycle Corporation designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater systems in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watkins, Colorado.

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BLDG. 1, WATKINS, CO, UNITED STATES, 80137