YORK WATER CO (YORW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:YORW • US9871841089
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This YORW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. YORW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- YORW had positive earnings in the past year.
- YORW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years YORW has been profitable.
- YORW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- YORW has a Return On Assets (2.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.35%, YORW is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- YORW has a Return On Invested Capital (3.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- YORW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.66%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.95% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROIC | 3.3% |
ROA(3y)3.4%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)9.29%
ROE(5y)9.69%
ROIC(3y)3.66%
ROIC(5y)3.82%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.89%, YORW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- YORW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 35.75%, YORW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- YORW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.89% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-4.27%
OM growth 5Y-4.65%
PM growth 3Y-7.4%
PM growth 5Y-3.43%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. YORW Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for YORW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- YORW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, YORW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that YORW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.06, YORW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that YORW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- YORW has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- YORW has a Current Ratio of 0.67. 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 Current ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. YORW is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
- YORW has a Quick Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that YORW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, YORW is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. YORW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- YORW shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.72%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.86% on average over the past years.
- YORW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.37%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.55% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-0.18%
EPS 5Y1.86%
EPS Q2Q%0.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.37%
Revenue growth 3Y8.86%
Revenue growth 5Y7.55%
Sales Q2Q%3.21%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, YORW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.93% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.77%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. YORW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- YORW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.64.
- YORW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- YORW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- YORW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.65.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YORW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YORW is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- YORW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YORW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- YORW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)12.18
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. YORW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%, YORW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- YORW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.02.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, YORW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of YORW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.01%.
- 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)4.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- YORW pays out 62.95% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- YORW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
YORW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.47
+0.17 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners62.67%
Inst Owner Change5.15%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap454.11M
Revenue(TTM)77.49M
Net Income(TTM)20.06M
Analysts43.33
Price Target34.68 (10.2%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio6.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.01%
DP62.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.228)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.06%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)-17.07%
PT rev (3m)-17.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.65 | ||
| P/S | 5.86 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.12 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)-1.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY6.58%
SpS5.37
BVpS16.66
TBVpS16.66
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)12.18
Graham Number22.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.95% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROCE | 4.24% | ||
| ROIC | 3.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.3% | ||
| OM | 35.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.89% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.4%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)9.29%
ROE(5y)9.69%
ROIC(3y)3.66%
ROIC(5y)3.82%
ROICexc(3y)3.66%
ROICexc(5y)3.82%
ROICexgc(3y)3.66%
ROICexgc(5y)3.82%
ROCE(3y)4.66%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.55%
OM growth 3Y-4.27%
OM growth 5Y-4.65%
PM growth 3Y-7.4%
PM growth 5Y-3.43%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 342.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 62.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score3
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)421.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)430.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)72.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)72.96%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-0.18%
EPS 5Y1.86%
EPS Q2Q%0.06%
EPS Next Y13.77%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.37%
Revenue growth 3Y8.86%
Revenue growth 5Y7.55%
Sales Q2Q%3.21%
Revenue Next Year7.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 3Y4.21%
EBIT growth 5Y2.55%
EBIT Next Year61.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-6.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.29%
OCF growth 3Y10.69%
OCF growth 5Y8.09%
YORK WATER CO / YORW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to YORW.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to YORK WATER CO (YORW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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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 22.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.89.
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 grow by 13.77% in the next year.