The York Water CoYORW +0.63%71 Net Margin % is 23.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 27.77. 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. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks better than 90.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.89 Med: 27.77 Max: 33.45
Current: 26.84
YORW's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.42% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs YORW: 26.84
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
The York Water Co Net Margin % Related Terms
The York Water Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Net Margin % 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, CDZI, ARTNA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 23.98% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 27.77. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 24.89 to 33.45. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #48 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is The York Water Co's Net Margin % too high?
The York Water Co's current Net Margin % of 23.98% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 27.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.89 to a high of 33.45. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. The York Water Co's value of 23.98% is 172.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #48 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Net Margin % compare to CWCO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #48 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places The York Water Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. The York Water Co's value of 23.98% is 172.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 24.89 to 33.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.77 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current Net Margin % of 23.98% is 172.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current Net Margin % is 23.98%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 27.77. 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 Net Margin % is 23.98%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 27.77 and 172.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Net Margin % is 23.98% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: 23.98% (14% below median its 10-year median of 27.77)
GF Value™: $38.86 vs. price of $30.43 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#48 of 501)
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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