33.3 USD
+0.12 (+0.36%)
Overall YORW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated YORW against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of YORW while its profitability can be described as average. YORW has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- YORW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year YORW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- YORW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years YORW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- YORW's Return On Assets of 3.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. YORW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- YORW has a Return On Equity (8.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- YORW has a Return On Invested Capital (3.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for YORW is in line with the industry average of 4.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3% | ||
| ROE | 8.42% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% |
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)9.66%
ROE(5y)10.34%
ROIC(3y)3.87%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
1.3 Margins
- YORW has a better Profit Margin (26.06%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YORW has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of YORW (36.41%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- YORW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.06% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-4.13%
OM growth 5Y-4.1%
PM growth 3Y-4.16%
PM growth 5Y-0.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- YORW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, YORW has more shares outstanding
- YORW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for YORW is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- YORW has an Altman-Z score of 1.13. This is a bad value and indicates that YORW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- YORW has a Altman-Z score of 1.13. This is in the better half of the industry: YORW outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that YORW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.95, YORW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- YORW has a Current Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that YORW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- YORW has a Current ratio (1.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- YORW has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that YORW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- YORW's Quick ratio of 0.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. YORW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for YORW have decreased by -6.08% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, YORW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.05% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.63% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.76% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
EPS 3Y2.99%
EPS 5Y5.05%
EPS Q2Q%4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y10.79%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%3.28%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.10% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.03%
EPS Next 2Y6.53%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.96, the valuation of YORW can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YORW is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, YORW is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.66, YORW is valued on the expensive side.
- YORW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YORW to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say YORW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of YORW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: YORW is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.74
EPS Next 2Y6.53%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- YORW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.93, YORW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- YORW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of YORW has a limited annual growth rate of 3.93%.
- YORW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of YORW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by YORW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of YORW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.37%
EPS Next 2Y6.53%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%
YORK WATER CO / YORW FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for YORK WATER CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to YORW.
Can you provide the valuation status for YORK WATER CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to YORK WATER CO (YORW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for YORK WATER CO?
YORK WATER CO (YORW) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for YORW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YORK WATER CO (YORW) is 23.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.02.
What is the expected EPS growth for YORK WATER CO (YORW) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YORK WATER CO (YORW) is expected to decline by -3.03% in the next year.