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The York Water (YORW)
NASDAQ:YORW
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$29.68 - $36.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.07K
Average Volume (3M)87.06K
Market Cap
$454.70M
Enterprise Value$686.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$232.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding14,448,548
10 Day Avg. Volume102,231
30 Day Avg. Volume87,060
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 Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-33.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.52
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$87.01M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Business ModelYork Water’s core revenue is tariff-based within a regulated franchise, creating predictable recovery of prudently incurred costs and an allowed return on invested capital. This framework supports stable long-term cash flows and earnings visibility versus unregulated peers.
Steady Revenue Growth & Strong MarginsConsistent top-line expansion and persistently high net margins reflect durable demand and regulated pricing power. Stable revenue and margin profiles improve ability to fund operations, capital projects and dividend policy, reducing execution risk over a multi‑quarter to multi‑year horizon.
Operating Cash Flow Coverage And Planned CapexOperating cash flow coverage of net income indicates earnings quality and internal cash generation. Management’s planned ~$48M/year infrastructure investments signal proactive renewal and capacity upgrades, supporting service reliability and long‑term customer growth despite near‑term funding needs.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial debt increases have tightened balance-sheet flexibility and elevated financial risk. Higher leverage raises interest and refinancing exposure, limiting capacity for discretionary investments and increasing sensitivity to rate-case outcomes and interest-rate movements over the medium term.
Structurally Negative Free Cash Flow (2020–2024)Chronic negative free cash flow across multiple years indicates capital spending outpacing internal generation, necessitating external financing or higher leverage. This pattern constrains self‑funding of growth and dividends and raises execution and financing risk absent sustained improvement.
2025 Income Statement InconsistencyInternal inconsistencies in the latest annual income statement reduce confidence in trend analysis and forecasting. Unclear or anomalous reporting complicates regulatory filings and investor assessment, potentially prompting restatements or additional scrutiny that can affect credibility.
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 $29.68 and its highest was $36.48 in the past 12 months.
What is The York Water’s market cap?
The York Water’s market cap is $454.70M.
When is The York Water’s upcoming earnings report date?
The York Water’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were The York Water’s earnings last quarter?
The York Water released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.04.
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 0.31.
How many shares outstanding does The York Water have?
The York Water has 14,448,548 shares outstanding.
What happened to The York Water’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The York Water reported an EPS of $0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.468%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
The York Water Company Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
YORW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.28%
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
1.16% Insiders
12.97% Mutual Funds
10.30% Other Institutional Investors
53.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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