York Water (YORW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) is a publicly traded, investor‐owned water utility based in York, Pennsylvania, serving residential, commercial and industrial customers across York and Adams Counties, as well as portions of Chester County. Regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the company maintains an extensive network of wells, springs and reservoir systems to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to approximately 196,000 service connections. Its operations include water treatment, storage, distribution and ongoing infrastructure maintenance to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality standards.

The company’s core activities encompass the sourcing of raw water, filtration and disinfection processes, and the management of an extensive pipeline system that transports treated water to end users. York Water also offers ancillary services such as meter installation and reading, hydrant maintenance, leak detection, and backflow prevention testing. To support these efforts, the utility invests in advanced monitoring technologies, automated meter reading systems and predictive maintenance programs designed to minimize service interruptions and optimize operational efficiency.

Established in 1816, York Water is the oldest investor‐owned utility in Pennsylvania and one of the earliest in the nation. Over its two‐century history, the company has expanded through strategic infrastructure investments and selective acquisitions to broaden its service territory. Key growth initiatives have included the addition of new distribution systems in Chester County during the late 20th century and the modernization of treatment facilities to meet evolving regulatory requirements and customer demands.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Kennan H. Murray, York Water emphasizes long‐term capital planning, environmental stewardship and community engagement. The company’s board of directors comprises seasoned professionals with expertise in utilities, finance and public policy. Through ongoing infrastructure renewal and customer‐focused service enhancements, York Water continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering high‐quality water services to its diverse customer base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.13 to $32.65
• 50-Day Range: $31.60 to $35.10
• 52-Week Range: $29.86 to $41.96
• Volume: 8,494 shs
• Average Volume: 59,626 shs
• Market Capitalization: $465.05 million
• P/E Ratio: 23.57
• Dividend Yield: 2.72%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

York Water Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

York Water scored higher than 58% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 65th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for York Water.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.99%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for York Water are expected to grow by 6.99% in the coming year, from $1.43 to $1.53 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of York Water is 23.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.61.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of York Water is 23.64, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.18.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

York Water has a P/B Ratio of 2.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.34% of the float of York Water has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

York Water has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in York Water has recently increased by 11.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

York Water pays a meaningful dividend of 2.74%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

York Water has been increasing its dividend for 27 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of York Water is 64.23%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, York Water will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.52% next year. This indicates that York Water will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.34% of the float of York Water has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

York Water has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in York Water has recently increased by 11.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.27

News Sentiment

York Water has a news sentiment score of 0.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.72 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for York Water this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, York Water insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $12,357.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.33% of the stock of York Water is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

49.86% of the stock of York Water is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

YORW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have YORW shares performed this year?

York Water's stock was trading at $32.72 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, YORW shares have decreased by 1.0% and is now trading at $32.3850.

How were York Water's earnings last quarter?

The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The utilities provider reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.08. The utilities provider earned $18.46 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $19 million. York Water had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.56% and a net margin of 25.91%.

How do I buy shares of York Water?

Shares of YORW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of York Water own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that York Water investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/15 Dividend: 2/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend: 2/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/15/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 7/15 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - WATER SPLY
• Sub-Industry: Water Utilities
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:YORW
• CIK: 108985
• Web: www.yorkwater.com
• Phone: (717) 845-3601
• Fax: 717-845-3792
• Employees: 110
• Year Founded: 1816

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.65
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.66
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $20.33 million
• Net Margins: 25.91%
• Pretax Margin: 27.52%
• Return on Equity: 8.56%
• Return on Assets: 3.13%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.91
• Current Ratio: 0.90
• Quick Ratio: 0.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $74.96 million
• Price / Sales: 6.22
• Cash Flow: $2.35 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.81
• Book Value: $16.08 per share
• Price / Book: 2.01

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 14,400,000
• Free Float: 14,208,000
• Market Cap: $466.56 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.70