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.

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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.
  • YORW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • YORW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (2.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • YORW has a Return On Equity of 8.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: YORW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • YORW has a Return On Invested Capital (3.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 has a better Operating Margin (35.75%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YORW has declined.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so YORW is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, YORW has more shares outstanding
  • YORW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, YORW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.04, we must say that YORW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • YORW's Altman-Z score of 1.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. YORW outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • YORW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating YORW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.96, YORW is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.04
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.12%
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.
  • The Current ratio of YORW (0.67) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that YORW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • YORW has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: YORW underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.86% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, YORW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.37% in the last year.
  • YORW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.55% yearly.
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.
  • YORW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.77%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 0.5 1 1.5

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4. YORW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.91 indicates a rather expensive valuation of YORW.
  • YORW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of YORW to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.35), we can say YORW is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.01, YORW is valued on the expensive side.
  • 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.61. YORW is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.91
Fwd PE 19.01
YORW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYORW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 15.79
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.
  • YORW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)11.79
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. YORW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • YORW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%.
  • YORW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.01.
  • YORW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of YORW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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

  • 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 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 (3/31/2026, 8:13:38 PM)

After market: 30.45 0 (0%)

30.45

-0.41 (-1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-10
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners62.67%
Inst Owner Change5.15%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap440.00M
Revenue(TTM)77.49M
Net Income(TTM)20.06M
Analysts43.33
Price Target34.68 (13.89%)
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.91
Fwd PE 19.01
P/S 5.68
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.74
P/B 1.83
P/tB 1.83
EV/EBITDA 15.79
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)-1.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY6.79%
SpS5.36
BVpS16.63
TBVpS16.63
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)11.79
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 1.04
F-Score3
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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 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 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

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 21.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.


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%.