YORW (The York Water Co) EV-to-FCF: -36.40 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


YORW The York Water Co YORW
71 GF Score
Price $31.39
GF Value $38.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The York Water Co EV-to-FCF?

The York Water Co YORW +1.62% 71 EV-to-FCF is -36.40 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 337837.5% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The York Water Co's Enterprise Value is $746.68 Mil. The York Water Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20.51 Mil. Therefore, The York Water Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -36.40.

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

YORW' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1131.26   Med: -30.81   Max: 5677.01
Current: -36.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The York Water Co was 5677.01. The lowest was -1131.26. And the median was -30.81.

YORW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 296 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.59 vs YORW: -36.40

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-03), The York Water Co's stock price is $31.385. The York Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.470. Therefore, The York Water Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.35.


The York Water Co  (NAS:YORW) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=31.385/1.470
=21.35

The York Water Co's share price for today is $31.385.
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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


The York Water Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


The York Water Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

The York Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -34.09 -24.51 -21.99 -36.65 -36.69

The York Water Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 -36.73 -35.57 -31.35 -36.69 -33.03

YORW vs CWCO, ARTNA, CDZI: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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

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

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


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The York Water Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

The York Water Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=746.684/-20.513
=-36.40

The York Water Co's current Enterprise Value is $746.68 Mil.
The York Water Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $-20.51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -36.40 mean?
The York Water Co (YORW) has a EV-to-FCF of -36.40 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is The York Water Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
The York Water Co's current EV-to-FCF is -36.40. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #999999 out of 296 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #999999 out of 296 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.59. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.59, based on 296 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.59 — 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-FCF is -36.40. 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 $38.94, compared to a current price of $31.39 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -36.40. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current EV-to-FCF is -36.40 as of Jul. 03, 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 $31.39 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.94. GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YORW:

  • EV-to-FCF: -36.40
  • GF Value™: $38.94 vs. price of $31.39 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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.
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