The York Water CoYORW -1.45%71 OCF Margin % is 26.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 39.62. 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 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks better than 81.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.61 Med: 39.62 Max: 44.92
Current: 36.94
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of The York Water Co was 44.92%. The lowest was 36.61%. And the median was 39.62%.
YORW's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.16% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.61
vs YORW: 36.94
The York Water Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
The York Water Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's OCF 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: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 26.74% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 39.62. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 36.61 to 44.92. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #94 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is The York Water Co's OCF Margin % too high?
The York Water Co's current OCF Margin % of 26.74% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 39.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.61 to a high of 44.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. The York Water Co's value of 26.74% is 43.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #94 out of 499 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 OCF Margin % compare to CWCO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #94 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This places The York Water Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. The York Water Co's value of 26.74% is 43.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 36.61 to 44.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.62 vs. the industry median of 18.61, 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.61, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current OCF Margin % of 26.74% is 43.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 18.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current OCF Margin % is 26.74%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 39.62. 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 $29.99 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 26.74%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 39.62 and 43.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current OCF Margin % is 26.74% 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 $29.99 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.86.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
OCF Margin %: 26.74% (33% below median its 10-year median of 39.62)
GF Value™: $38.86 vs. price of $29.99 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#94 of 499)
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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