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York Water (YORW) Competitors

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$29.80 +0.32 (+1.09%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$29.85 +0.05 (+0.16%)
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YORW vs. ARTNA, MSEX, AWK, AWR, and CPK

Should you buy York Water stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares York Water with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with York Water include Artesian Resources (ARTNA), Middlesex Water (MSEX), American Water Works (AWK), American States Water (AWR), and Chesapeake Utilities (CPK). These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does York Water compare to Artesian Resources?

Artesian Resources (NASDAQ:ARTNA) and York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Artesian Resources has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. Artesian Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than York Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Artesian Resources$112.94M2.95$22.82M$2.2614.31
York Water$79.11M6.11$20.06M$1.4720.27

57.4% of Artesian Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are held by institutional investors. 20.6% of Artesian Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to Artesian Resources' net margin of 20.86%. Artesian Resources' return on equity of 9.61% beat York Water's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Artesian Resources20.86% 9.61% 2.84%
York Water 26.84%8.89%3.16%

In the previous week, York Water had 2 more articles in the media than Artesian Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for York Water and 0 mentions for Artesian Resources. Artesian Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat York Water's score of 0.00 indicating that Artesian Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Artesian Resources Positive
York Water Neutral

Artesian Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Artesian Resources pays out 56.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Artesian Resources has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years and York Water has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years. Artesian Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Artesian Resources has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, York Water has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Artesian Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Artesian Resources beats York Water on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Water compare to Middlesex Water?

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) and York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

Middlesex Water currently has a consensus price target of $56.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.50%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than York Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Middlesex Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years and York Water has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to Middlesex Water's net margin of 22.07%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 9.08% beat York Water's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Middlesex Water22.07% 9.08% 3.25%
York Water 26.84%8.89%3.16%

In the previous week, York Water had 1 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for York Water and 1 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled York Water'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Middlesex Water
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
York Water
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Middlesex Water has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middlesex Water$194.69M4.95$42.82M$2.4021.56
York Water$79.11M6.11$20.06M$1.4720.27

79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, York Water has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Middlesex Water beats York Water on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Water compare to American Water Works?

American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) and York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. American Water Works pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. American Water Works has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years and York Water has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years. York Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to American Water Works' net margin of 21.17%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.20% beat York Water's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Water Works21.17% 10.20% 3.18%
York Water 26.84%8.89%3.16%

In the previous week, American Water Works had 23 more articles in the media than York Water. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for American Water Works and 2 mentions for York Water. American Water Works' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat York Water's score of 0.00 indicating that American Water Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Water Works
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
York Water
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Water Works$5.14B4.71$1.11B$5.6421.97
York Water$79.11M6.11$20.06M$1.4720.27

American Water Works presently has a consensus price target of $138.56, suggesting a potential upside of 11.84%. Given American Water Works' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe American Water Works is more favorable than York Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Water Works
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

American Water Works has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, York Water has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

American Water Works beats York Water on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Water compare to American States Water?

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) and York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, American States Water had 11 more articles in the media than York Water. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for American States Water and 2 mentions for York Water. American States Water's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat York Water's score of 0.00 indicating that American States Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American States Water
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
York Water
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. American States Water pays out 58.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. American States Water has raised its dividend for 71 consecutive years and York Water has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

75.2% of American States Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of American States Water shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

American States Water has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American States Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American States Water$658.07M4.54$130.44M$3.4322.25
York Water$79.11M6.11$20.06M$1.4720.27

American States Water has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, York Water has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to American States Water's net margin of 19.66%. American States Water's return on equity of 13.06% beat York Water's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American States Water19.66% 13.06% 4.99%
York Water 26.84%8.89%3.16%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American States Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

American States Water beats York Water on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Water compare to Chesapeake Utilities?

Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) and York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 43.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Chesapeake Utilities has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and York Water has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years. York Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Chesapeake Utilities currently has a consensus price target of $137.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.89%. Given Chesapeake Utilities' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Chesapeake Utilities is more favorable than York Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Chesapeake Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, York Water has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.11%. Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity of 9.53% beat York Water's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Chesapeake Utilities15.11% 9.53% 3.81%
York Water 26.84%8.89%3.16%

In the previous week, Chesapeake Utilities had 1 more articles in the media than York Water. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities and 2 mentions for York Water. Chesapeake Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat York Water's score of 0.00 indicating that Chesapeake Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Chesapeake Utilities
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
York Water
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Chesapeake Utilities has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chesapeake Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities$930M3.28$140.30M$6.2420.35
York Water$79.11M6.11$20.06M$1.4720.27

83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Chesapeake Utilities beats York Water on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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YORW vs. The Competition

MetricYork WaterUTIL IndustryUtilities SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$477.84M$7.80B$19.33B$12.29B
Dividend Yield3.12%3.03%3.85%5.36%
P/E Ratio20.2723.3020.3025.48
Price / Sales6.113.9740.5473.34
Price / Cash12.3212.0719.4355.00
Price / Book1.991.972.407.00
Net Income$20.06M$416.55M$778.83M$335.16M
7 Day Performance1.67%-1.15%0.63%-0.29%
1 Month Performance-0.17%-12.35%-0.14%1.15%
1 Year Performance-9.97%-13.77%20.40%34.79%

York Water Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
YORW
York Water
2.0105 of 5 stars
$29.80
+1.1%
N/A-11.8%$477.84M$79.11M20.27110
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
2.0818 of 5 stars
$32.16
+0.4%
N/A-7.3%$330.60M$112.94M14.23240
MSEX
Middlesex Water
2.7545 of 5 stars
$51.83
+0.5%
$56.67
+9.3%
-12.5%$960.27M$194.69M21.60350
AWK
American Water Works
3.9963 of 5 stars
$125.92
+0.7%
$139.11
+10.5%
-14.9%$24.42B$5.14B22.337,000
AWR
American States Water
3.3621 of 5 stars
$77.13
-0.1%
N/A-4.2%$3.03B$658.07M22.49810

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This page (NASDAQ:YORW) was last updated on 5/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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