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The York Water CoYORW +3.27%77 EV-to-EBIT is 25.45 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 24.47. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 84.88% on this metric.
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The York Water Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $677.63 Mil.
The York Water Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $29.66 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The York Water Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The York Water Co's current Enterprise Value is $754.95 Mil.
The York Water Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $29.66 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 25.45 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.47. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 19.36 to 36.09. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #393 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The York Water Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.45 is near median its 10-year median of 24.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.36 to a high of 36.09. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.67. The York Water Co's value of 25.45 is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #393 out of 463 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 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #393 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.67. The York Water Co's value of 25.45 is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 19.36 to 36.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.47 vs. the industry median of 13.67, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.67, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.45 is 86.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.47. 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 $39.80, compared to a current price of $31.93 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.47 and 86.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.67. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.45 as of Jul. 28, 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 $31.93 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.80.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.45 (near median its 10-year median of 24.47)
GF Value™: $39.80 vs. price of $31.93 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#393 of 463)
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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