YORW (The York Water Co) Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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YORW The York Water Co YORW
78 GF Score
Price $33.82
GF Value $36.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The York Water Co Equity-to-Asset?

The York Water Co YORW +1.44% 78 Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks better than 62.85% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. The York Water Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $294.28 Mil. The York Water Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $703.97 Mil. Therefore, The York Water Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

YORW' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of The York Water Co was 0.42. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.36.

YORW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
62.85% of 506 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs YORW: 0.42

The York Water Co  (NAS:YORW) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


The York Water Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


The York Water Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset 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.

The York Water Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

The York Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.41 0.38 0.37 0.35

The York Water Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.36 0.35 0.35 0.42

YORW vs CWCO, ARTNA, CDZI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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The York Water Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

The York Water Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=240.347/680.888
=0.35

The York Water Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=294.276/703.967
=0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 mean?
The York Water Co (YORW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #188 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
The York Water Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.42. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.36. The York Water Co's value of 0.42 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #188 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The York Water Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #188 out of 506 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts The York Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.36. The York Water Co's value of 0.42 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.33 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.36, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is 16.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.34, compared to a current price of $33.82 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 16.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.36. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 as of Jun. 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 $33.82 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.34. GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for YORW:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: $36.34 vs. price of $33.82 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#188 of 506)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges YWA:Germany
Address 130 East Market Streetq, York, PA, USA, 17401
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.
78GF Score

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