YORW (The York Water Co) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -91.26% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


YORW The York Water Co YORW
71 GF Score
Price $30.43
GF Value $38.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The York Water Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

The York Water Co YORW +0.63% 71 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -91.26% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), The York Water Co's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. The York Water Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $15.91 and current share price is $30.43. Consequently,

The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -91.26%.

YORW vs CWCO, CDZI, ARTNA: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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The York Water Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(15.91-30.43)/15.91
=-91.26 %

* 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 intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -91.26% mean?
The York Water Co (YORW) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -91.26% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on The York Water Co.
Is The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
The York Water Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -91.26%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to CWCO and CDZI?
The York Water Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -91.26% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on The York Water Co. The York Water Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -91.26%. 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 $38.86, compared to a current price of $30.43 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -91.26%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -91.26% as of Jun. 25, 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 $30.43 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.86. GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YORW:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -91.26%
  • GF Value™: $38.86 vs. price of $30.43 (21.7% 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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