The York Water (YORW)
NASDAQ:YORW
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YORW Stock Chart & Stats
$32.64
-$0.36(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$32.64
-$0.36(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.26 - $34.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.07K
Average Volume (3M)194.66K
Market Cap
$471.37M
Enterprise Value$708.75M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$237.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta0.11
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.47
Shares Outstanding16,209,340
10 Day Avg. Volume177,132
30 Day Avg. Volume194,663
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-10.83
Price to Book (P/B)1.91
Price to Sales (P/S)5.92
P/FCF Ratio-24.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.50
Enterprise Value/Revenue438.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-35.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.94
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$84.92M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility Business ModelAs a regulated water utility, revenues are largely predictable and tied to approved tariffs and allowed returns on invested capital. This regulatory framework supports long-term cash flow stability, cost recovery mechanisms, and lower business-model volatility versus unregulated peers.
Consistent Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue growth indicates expanding rate base, customer connections or approved rate increases, which underpins durable earnings. Consistent top-line growth reduces execution risk for capital projects and supports the company’s ability to earn regulatory returns over the medium term.
Operating Cash Flow GenerationPositive and recurring operating cash flow demonstrates that reported earnings are supported by actual cash generation. This helps fund ongoing operations, supports regulatory filings and dividend payments, and provides a foundation for financing capital programs even when free cash flow is constrained.
Bears Say
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow means capital expenditures exceed operating cash, forcing reliance on external financing (debt or equity) to fund infrastructure. Over months this increases funding risk, raises financing costs, and can pressure liquidity if markets or refinancing windows tighten.
Rising LeverageHigher debt-to-equity reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises interest and refinancing sensitivity, particularly for capital-intensive regulated utilities. Elevated leverage increases the company’s exposure to rate changes and interest-cost volatility, making future rate cases and capital plans more critical.
Anomalous Recent Margin WeaknessA negative TTM gross margin (an outlier versus prior years) suggests one-time write-downs, cost spikes or reporting anomalies that can mask sustainable profitability. If real, such margin pressure could erode the utility’s ability to recover costs and maintain returns without higher approved rates.
The York Water Company News
YORW FAQ
What was The York Water’s price range in the past 12 months?
The York Water lowest stock price was $28.26 and its highest was $34.30 in the past 12 months.
What is The York Water’s market cap?
The York Water’s market cap is $471.37M.
When is The York Water’s upcoming earnings report date?
The York Water’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were The York Water’s earnings last quarter?
The York Water released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.02.
Is The York Water overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The York Water’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does The York Water pay dividends?
The York Water pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.228 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.68%. See more information on The York Water dividends here
What is The York Water’s EPS estimate?
The York Water’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does The York Water have?
The York Water has 16,209,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to The York Water’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The York Water reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.31. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.103%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The York Water?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YORW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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The York Water Company Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
YORW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The York Water
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; five wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns nine groundwater wells that supply water to customers in the Adams County. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 51 municipalities within three counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.50% Insiders
11.50% Mutual Funds
8.98% Other Institutional Investors
64.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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