The York Water CoYORW -0.23%75 Days Inventory is 49.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 39.83. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 76.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.08 Med: 39.83 Max: 60.51
Current: 55.53
During the past 13 years, The York Water Co's highest Days Inventory was 60.51. The lowest was 33.08. And the median was 39.83.
YORW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 76.77% of 452
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.56
vs YORW: 55.53
The York Water Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (59.05) to Mar. 2026 (49.71).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The York Water Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
The York Water Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The York Water Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
The York Water Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
The York Water Co Days Inventory Related Terms
The York Water Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
YORW vs CWCO, ARTNA, CDZI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The York Water Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The York Water Co (YORW) has a Days Inventory of 49.71 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 39.83. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 33.08 to 60.51. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #347 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is The York Water Co's Days Inventory too high?
The York Water Co's current Days Inventory of 49.71 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 39.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.08 to a high of 60.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. The York Water Co's value of 49.71 is 120.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #347 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The York Water Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's Days Inventory compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #347 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. The York Water Co's value of 49.71 is 120.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 33.08 to 60.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.83 vs. the industry median of 22.56, The York Water Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.56, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current Days Inventory of 49.71 is 120.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current Days Inventory is 49.71, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 39.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The York Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The York Water Co (YORW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.87, compared to a current price of $30.74 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.71, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 39.83 and 120.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.56. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Days Inventory is 49.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The York Water Co (YORW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The York Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.74 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.87.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
Days Inventory: 49.71 (25% above median its 10-year median of 39.83)
GF Value™: $38.87 vs. price of $30.74 (20.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#347 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YORW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The York Water Co is the investor-owned water utility in the United States. The primary business of the company is to impound, purify to meet or exceed safe drinking water standards and distribute water. The company also owns and operates three wastewater collection systems and twelve wastewater collection and treatment systems. The company operates within its franchised water and wastewater territory, which covers portions of municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. It provides services to diversified, manufacturing such items as fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergent, barbells, and motorcycles.
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