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The York Water CoYORW -1.13%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.02 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 18.68. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 85.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The York Water Co's enterprise value is $748.79 Mil.
The York Water Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.00 Mil. Therefore, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.69 Med: 18.68 Max: 26.27
Current: 17.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The York Water Co was 26.27. The lowest was 14.69. And the median was 18.68.
YORW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.01% of 467
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.03
vs YORW: 17.02
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The York Water Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The York Water Co's share price for today is $31.55.
The York Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.470.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The York Water Co's current Enterprise Value is $748.79 Mil.
The York Water Co's EBITDA 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 $44.00 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-EBITDA of 17.02 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The York Water Co. This is near median its historical median of 18.68. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 14.69 to 26.27. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #397 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is The York Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The York Water Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.02 is near median its 10-year median of 18.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.69 to a high of 26.27. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.03. The York Water Co's value of 17.02 is 69.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #397 out of 467 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-EBITDA compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #397 out of 467 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.03. The York Water Co's value of 17.02 is 69.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 14.69 to 26.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.68 vs. the industry median of 10.03, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.03, based on 467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 17.02 is 69.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The York Water Co. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.03 — 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-EBITDA is 17.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.68. 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 $39.83, compared to a current price of $31.55 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.68 and 69.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.03. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.02 as of Jul. 30, 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 $31.55 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.83.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.02 (near median its 10-year median of 18.68)
GF Value™: $39.83 vs. price of $31.55 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#397 of 467)
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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