YORK WATER CO (YORW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:YORW • US9871841089

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31.84 USD
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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.

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1. YORW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year YORW was profitable.
  • In the past year YORW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years YORW has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years YORW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
YORW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYORW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

  • YORW has a Return On Assets of 2.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: YORW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • YORW's Return On Equity of 8.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. YORW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.30%, YORW is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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 4.53%.
Industry RankSector 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%
YORW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYORW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • YORW has a better Profit Margin (25.89%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • YORW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • YORW's Operating Margin of 35.75% is amongst the best of the industry. YORW outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • YORW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
YORW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYORW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, YORW has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, YORW has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for YORW is higher compared to a year ago.
YORW Yearly Shares OutstandingYORW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M
YORW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYORW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.07, we must say that YORW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of YORW (1.07) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that YORW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.96, YORW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.07
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC7.31%
YORW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYORW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.67 indicates that YORW may have some problems paying 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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that YORW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, YORW is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.55
YORW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYORW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. YORW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for YORW have decreased by -1.72% 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 1.86% on average per year.
  • YORW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.37%.
  • Measured over the past years, YORW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.55% on average per year.
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

  • YORW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.05% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.39%
EPS Next 2Y13.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
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.
YORW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYORW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 20M 40M 60M 80M
YORW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYORW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. YORW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • YORW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.91.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of YORW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • YORW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of YORW.
  • 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 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.91
Fwd PE 19.27
YORW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYORW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than YORW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.42
YORW Per share dataYORW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)12.32
EPS Next 2Y13.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.05%

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5. YORW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • YORW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, YORW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, YORW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.01%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
YORW Yearly Dividends per shareYORW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 62.95% 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.
DP62.95%
EPS Next 2Y13.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.05%
YORW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYORW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M -10M 20M -20M -30M
YORW Dividend Payout.YORW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.YORW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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YORW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

YORK WATER CO

NASDAQ:YORW (4/13/2026, 10:15:47 AM)

31.84

-0.44 (-1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-10
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners62.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap460.09M
Revenue(TTM)77.49M
Net Income(TTM)20.06M
Analysts43.33
Price Target34.68 (8.92%)
Short Float %3.44%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.88%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.01%
DP62.95%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-27
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.91
Fwd PE 19.27
P/S 5.94
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.41
P/B 1.91
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 16.42
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)-1.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY6.49%
SpS5.36
BVpS16.63
TBVpS16.63
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)12.32
Graham Number22.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.07
F-Score3
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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 Y17.39%
EPS Next 2Y13.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.37%
Revenue growth 3Y8.86%
Revenue growth 5Y7.55%
Sales Q2Q%3.21%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 3Y4.21%
EBIT growth 5Y2.55%
EBIT Next Year54.21%
EBIT Next 3Y21.4%
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

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 2 / 10 to YORK WATER CO (YORW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of YORW stock?

YORK WATER CO (YORW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of YORK WATER CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YORK WATER CO (YORW) is 22.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.


How sustainable is the dividend of YORK WATER CO (YORW) stock?

The dividend rating of YORK WATER CO (YORW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.95%.