Pure Cycle Corporation
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Daily timeframePure Cycle Corporation provides water and wastewater services in the United States. The $259.8M market capitalization puts PCYO squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. It operates in three segments: Water and Wastewater Resource Development, Land Development, and Single-Family Rental.
Market Cap
$259.8M
Beta
1.21
P/E (TTM)
17.67
P/E (Fwd)
119.78
EPS (TTM)
$0.61
EPS (Fwd)
$0.09
ROE
10.2%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$8.4M
Total Debt
$14.1M
Free CF
-$2.4M
52W Change
-2.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PCYO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, PCYO finished 0.55% below its 150-day moving average ($10.91) and 0.73% below its 200-day moving average ($10.93). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PCYO overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, PCYO's RSI(14) was 43.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Pure Cycle Corporation carries $14.1M in total debt against $8.4M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$2.4M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 10.2%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $23.0M to $26.1M.
The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Pure Cycle Corporation's trajectory.