The York Water Company (YORW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
The York Water Company stock (YORW) is currently trading at $30.17. The York Water Company PE ratio is 21.84. The York Water Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.66. Analyst consensus price target for YORW is $34.00. WallStSmart rates YORW as Underperform.
- YORW PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- YORW intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- YORW fair value vs current price
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- Is YORW undervalued or overvalued?
- The York Water Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- YORW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- YORW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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YORW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · The York Water Company (YORW)
YORW trades 233% above its Graham fair value of $9.67, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
The York Water Company (YORW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
The York Water Company (YORW) Key Strengths (4)
Keeps $34 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $26 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Trading at 1.79x book value, attractively priced
62.65% held by institutions, strong professional interest
The York Water Company (YORW) Areas to Watch (6)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 3.20% annually
Earnings barely growing at 0.10%
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Premium valuation at 5.7x annual revenue
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
The York Water Company (YORW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.79) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 33.70%, Profit Margin at 25.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.09), Price/Sales (5.66) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.20%, EPS Growth at 0.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.51%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.51% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
YORW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
YORW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.66x trades 28% below its historical average of 7.85x (8th percentile). The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 14.67x set in Jan 2006, and 14% above its historical low of 4.97x in Feb 2009.
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Data-driven financial summary for The York Water Company (YORW) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
The Big Picture
The York Water Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 77M with 320% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 25.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 320% YoY, reaching 77M. This pace significantly outperforms most UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER peers.
ROE of 851.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -23M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can The York Water Company maintain 320%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 227M is significantly higher than cash (1,000). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact The York Water Company.
Bottom Line
The York Water Company offers an attractive blend of growth (320% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About The York Water Company(YORW)
NASDAQ
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
USA
The York Water Company seizes, purifies and distributes drinking water. The company is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.