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The York Water CoYORW +0.66%69 EV-to-OCF is 21.10 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 27.21. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 85.35% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, The York Water Co's Enterprise Value is $706.84 Mil.
The York Water Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $33.50 Mil. Therefore, The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.16 Med: 27.21 Max: 40.37
Current: 21.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The York Water Co was 40.37. The lowest was 20.16. And the median was 27.21.
YORW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.35% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.66
vs YORW: 21.10
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:YORW) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $31.90.
The York Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.610.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The York Water Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The York Water Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The York Water Co's current Enterprise Value is $706.84 Mil.
The York Water Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $33.50 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-OCF of 21.10 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 22% below median its historical median of 27.21. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 20.16 to 40.37. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #431 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
The York Water Co's current EV-to-OCF of 21.10 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 27.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.16 to a high of 40.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.66. The York Water Co's value of 21.10 is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #431 out of 505 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 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's EV-to-OCF compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #431 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.66. The York Water Co's value of 21.10 is 97.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 20.16 to 40.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.21 vs. the industry median of 10.66, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.66, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 21.10 is 97.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.66 — 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-OCF is 21.10, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 27.21. 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 $36.07, compared to a current price of $31.90 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.10, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 27.21 and 97.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.66. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.10 as of Aug. 11, 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 $31.90 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.07.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
EV-to-OCF: 21.10 (22% below median its 10-year median of 27.21)
GF Value™: $36.07 vs. price of $31.90 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#431 of 505)
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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