YORW
BEARISH
$30.18
Live
The York Water Company · NASDAQ
Target $34.0
(+12.7%)
$28.26
52W Range
$35.5
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 24, 2026
Market cap
$488.87M
P/E
21.71
ROE
8.5%
Profit margin
25.9%
Debt/Equity
0.97
Dividend yield
3.02%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
YORW presents a profile of a stable but stagnant regulated utility. While the Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates stable financial health, the stock is significantly overvalued, trading at $30.18 against a Graham Number of $22.81 and a growth-based intrinsic value of $9.94. With nearly flat earnings growth (0.10% YoY) and a prohibitively high PEG ratio of 4.10, the current valuation is unsupported by fundamental growth. The technical trend is completely bearish (0/100), reflecting a long-term price erosion of over 33% over five years.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability margins (Gross: 73.14%, Operating: 33.66%)
Stable financial health as indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9
Lower P/E ratio (21.71) compared to the utility sector average (27.18)
Consistent historical track record of meeting or beating earnings estimates
Regulated industry provides a predictable revenue baseline
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to growth (PEG Ratio of 4.10)
Stagnant earnings growth (0.10% YoY) suggests a lack of catalysts
Poor short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 0.67 and Quick Ratio of 0.49
Strong bearish technical momentum and long-term price decline (-33.4% over 5Y)
Significant gap between current price and defensive fair value (Graham Number)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$22.81
-24.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
30
20
35
60
65
AI Verdict
Overvalued Stability
Key drivers: High profit margins, Stagnant growth, Price-to-Intrinsic Value gap, Poor liquidity ratios
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E 21.71, PEG 4.10, Graham Number $22.81
Positives
- P/E lower than sector average
Watchpoints
- Price exceeds Graham Number by ~32%
- Price exceeds Intrinsic Value by ~200%
- PEG ratio of 4.10 is extremely high
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates and Technical Trend
Positives
- Slight revenue growth (3.2%)
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth is nearly zero (0.10%)
- Technical trend is 0/100 (Bearish)
Past
35/100
Ref Historical price performance
Positives
- Consistent quarterly earnings beats
Watchpoints
- 5-year price change of -33.4%
- 1-year price change of -12.9%
Health
60/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity Ratios
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9 (Stable)
- Debt/Equity (0.97) is lower than sector average (1.74)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio 0.67 indicates potential liquidity stress
Dividend
65/100
Ref Yield 3.02%, Payout 63.71%
Positives
- Consistent dividend yield of 3.02%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 63.71% limits significant dividend growth
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$30.18
Analyst Target
$34.0
Upside/Downside
+12.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for YORW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YORW
The York Water Company
Primary
|
-33.4% | -25.8% | -12.9% | -5.3% | -0.1% | +0.1% |
|
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.
Peer
|
+191.3% | +101.3% | +47.5% | +3.2% | -4.2% | +2.9% |
|
OPAL
OPAL Fuels Inc.
Peer
|
-74.9% | -67.2% | +82.2% | -11.5% | -9.9% | -1.2% |
|
ELLO
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Peer
|
-18.7% | +96.1% | +65.2% | +27.3% | -0.5% | +0.8% |
|
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
Peer
|
-11.1% | -31.8% | +5.2% | +1.1% | -0.2% | -3.0% |
YOR
The York Water Company
Primary
5Y
-33.4%
3Y
-25.8%
1Y
-12.9%
6M
-5.3%
1M
-0.1%
1W
+0.1%
CWC
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+191.3%
3Y
+101.3%
1Y
+47.5%
6M
+3.2%
1M
-4.2%
1W
+2.9%
OPA
OPAL Fuels Inc.
Peer
5Y
-74.9%
3Y
-67.2%
1Y
+82.2%
6M
-11.5%
1M
-9.9%
1W
-1.2%
ELL
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-18.7%
3Y
+96.1%
1Y
+65.2%
6M
+27.3%
1M
-0.5%
1W
+0.8%
ART
Artesian Resources Corporation
Peer
5Y
-11.1%
3Y
-31.8%
1Y
+5.2%
6M
+1.1%
1M
-0.2%
1W
-3.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.71
Forward P/E
19.73
PEG Ratio
4.1
P/B Ratio
1.81
P/S Ratio
6.31
EV/Revenue
8.63
EV/EBITDA
15.74
Market Cap
$488.87M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
25.89%
Operating Margin
33.66%
Gross Margin
73.14%
ROE
8.51%
ROA
2.69%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.2%
Earnings Growth
+0.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+3.21%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+0.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.97
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.67
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.49
Poor
Cash/Share
$N/A
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
72.2%
Op. Margin
33.0%
Net Margin
26.5%
Total Assets
$0.7B
Liabilities
$0.4B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
1.83x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-38%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2025-11-06
$0.43
+13.2% surprise
2025-08-12
$0.35
+6.1% surprise
2025-05-06
$0.25
-26.5% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing YORW against 59 companies in the Utilities sector
(3 bullish, 35 neutral, 21 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.71
This Stock
vs
26.11
Sector Avg
-16.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.51%
This Stock
vs
-1.44%
Sector Avg
-691.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
25.89%
This Stock
vs
6.57%
Sector Avg
+294.0%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.97
This Stock
vs
1.62
Sector Avg
-40.1%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.2%
This Stock
vs
19.66%
Sector Avg
-83.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.67
This Stock
vs
1.15
Sector Avg
-41.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YORW
The York Water Company
|
BEARISH | $488.87M | 21.71 | 8.5% | 25.9% | $30.18 | |
|
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $541.51M | 29.24 | 8.7% | 13.9% | $33.92 | Compare |
|
OPAL
OPAL Fuels Inc.
|
BEARISH | $426.56M | 16.4 | 7.6% | 4.2% | $2.46 | Compare |
|
ELLO
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $347.25M | - | -4.1% | -4.1% | $25.2 | Compare |
|
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $338.25M | 15.01 | 9.2% | 20.2% | $32.72 | Compare |
YORW
The York Water Company
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$489M
P/E
21.7
ROE
8.5%
Price
$30.18
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | HAND JOSEPH THOMAS | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 102 | $3,000 |
| 2026-04-16 | HAND JOSEPH THOMAS | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 1,052 | $29,982 |
| 2026-04-16 | SNYDER MARK S | Officer | Purchase | 10 | $300 |
| 2026-04-16 | POFF MATTHEW E | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 4 | $120 |
| 2026-04-16 | POFF MATTHEW E | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 175 | $4,988 |
| 2026-04-16 | CHIARUTTINI ALEXANDRA C. | General Counsel | Purchase | 41 | $1,200 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCARPATO MATTHEW J | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase | 102 | $3,000 |
| 2026-04-16 | GRIMM ASHLEY M. | Officer | Purchase | 12 | $360 |
| 2026-04-16 | BECKER SUZANNE M. | Officer | Purchase | 41 | $1,200 |
| 2026-03-16 | HAND JOSEPH THOMAS | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 15 | $473 |
| 2026-01-16 | HAND JOSEPH THOMAS | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 279 | $8,500 |
| 2026-01-16 | SNYDER MARK S | Officer | Purchase | 11 | $350 |
| 2026-01-16 | POFF MATTHEW E | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 4 | $140 |
| 2026-01-16 | CHIARUTTINI ALEXANDRA C. | General Counsel | Purchase | 45 | $1,400 |
| 2026-01-16 | SCARPATO MATTHEW J | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase | 91 | $2,800 |
HAND JOSEPH THOMAS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-16
102 shares
·
$3,000
HAND JOSEPH THOMAS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-16
1,052 shares
·
$29,982
SNYDER MARK S
Officer
2026-04-16
10 shares
·
$300
POFF MATTHEW E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-04-16
4 shares
·
$120
POFF MATTHEW E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-04-16
175 shares
·
$4,988
CHIARUTTINI ALEXANDRA C.
General Counsel
2026-04-16
41 shares
·
$1,200
SCARPATO MATTHEW J
Chief Operating Officer
2026-04-16
102 shares
·
$3,000
GRIMM ASHLEY M.
Officer
2026-04-16
12 shares
·
$360
BECKER SUZANNE M.
Officer
2026-04-16
41 shares
·
$1,200
HAND JOSEPH THOMAS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-16
15 shares
·
$473
HAND JOSEPH THOMAS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-16
279 shares
·
$8,500
SNYDER MARK S
Officer
2026-01-16
11 shares
·
$350
POFF MATTHEW E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-16
4 shares
·
$140
CHIARUTTINI ALEXANDRA C.
General Counsel
2026-01-16
45 shares
·
$1,400
SCARPATO MATTHEW J
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-16
91 shares
·
$2,800
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
10-K
The York Water Company filed its annual 10-K report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, on March 3, 2026. The filing includes comprehensive sections on business operations, management's discussion of financial condition, and risk factors, although specific financial metrics were not provided in the available excerpts.
8-K
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
Freedom Broker
2026-02-03
Hold
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