Pure Cycle Corporation

Pure Cycle Corporation

NNASDAQ:PCYO
10.77
USD
+0.21
(+1.99%)
0.61EPS
16.93P/E
249.41MMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation carries a market capitalization of 249.41M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 255.09M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap249.41M
Enterprise Value255.09M

Share Statistics

As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation has 24.10M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding24.10M

Valuation Ratios

As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.93. The price-to-sales ratio is 7.39, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.65.

PE Ratio16.93
PS Ratio7.39
PB Ratio1.65
P/TBV Ratio1.65
P/FCF Ratio-247.81
P/OCF Ratio32.60

Enterprise Valuation

As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.93 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.56 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 20.08 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 255.09M versus a market cap of 249.41M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales7.56
EV / EBITDA16.93
EV / EBIT20.08

Financial Position

As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.53, meaning it holds 1.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 9.32, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 30.14 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.53
Quick Ratio1.07
Debt / Equity9.32
Debt / EBITDA0.94
Interest Coverage30.14

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.22, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.14 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 8.99, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 9.77, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 766,500.00 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 44.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.10 indicates how many times Pure Cycle Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)10.22
Return on Assets (ROA)8.99
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)6.14
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)9.77
Revenue Per Employee766,500.00
Employee Count44.00
Inventory Turnover2.10

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation recorded 4.91M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.01, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 19.64M, leaving 14.73M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax4.91M
Effective Tax Rate25.01

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation's stock has declined approximately 1.55% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 11.13, while the 200-day moving average is 10.93.

52-Week Price Change-1.55%
50-Day Moving Average11.13
200-Day Moving Average10.93

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation generated 33.73M in revenue and converted that into 14.73M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.61. EBITDA reached 15.07M, while operating income came in at 12.70M.

Revenue33.73M
Gross Profit20.90M
Operating Income12.70M
Pretax Income19.64M
Net Income14.73M
EBITDA15.07M
EBIT12.70M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.61

Balance Sheet

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As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation holds 8.44M in cash and equivalents against 14.13M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 5.68M. Total book value stands at 151.58M, with working capital of 5.43M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents8.44M
Total Debt14.13M
Net Debt5.68M
Equity (Book Value)151.58M
Book Value Per Share6.29
Working Capital5.43M

Cash Flow

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Pure Cycle Corporation produced 7.65M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -8.66M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -1.01M - equivalent to -0.04 per share.

Operating Cash Flow7.65M
Capital Expenditures-8.66M
Free Cash Flow-1.01M
FCF Per Share-0.04

Margins

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation posted a gross margin of 61.97, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 37.67 and net profit margin of 43.66 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin61.97
Operating Margin37.67
Pretax Margin58.23
Profit Margin43.66
EBITDA Margin44.69

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield is negative at -0.40: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield is negative at -2.80, meaning Pure Cycle Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Shareholder Yield-2.80
FCF Yield-0.40

Stock Splits

Pure Cycle Corporation's most recent stock split took place on April 26, 2004 with a 10:1 split ratio.

Last Split Date4/26/2004
Split Ratio10:1

Scores

As of May 31, 2026, Pure Cycle Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 6.41, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.41