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The York Water CoYORW +0.16%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 50.21% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.76 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of The York Water Co was 0.98. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.76.
YORW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.21% of 472
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs YORW: 0.98
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
The York Water Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
The York Water Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #237 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
The York Water Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. The York Water Co's value of 0.98 is 0.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #237 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The York Water Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #237 out of 472 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. The York Water Co's value of 0.98 is 0.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.98, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 0.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 $39.85, compared to a current price of $30.97 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 0.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 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 $30.97 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.85.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.98 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $39.85 vs. price of $30.97 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#237 of 472)
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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