The York Water CoYORW +1.48%75 OCF Yield % is 5.86 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 77.95% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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The York Water Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's OCF Yield % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 5.86 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.89 to 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #396 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is The York Water Co's OCF Yield % too high?
The York Water Co's current OCF Yield % of 5.86 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 7.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. The York Water Co's value of 5.86 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #396 out of 508 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 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's OCF Yield % compare to CWCO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #396 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. The York Water Co's value of 5.86 is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.89 to 7.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 11.87, The York Water Co has consistently been below 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.87, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current OCF Yield % of 5.86 is 50.6% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current OCF Yield % is 5.86, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 4.44. 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 $38.87, compared to a current price of $30.74 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.86, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 50.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.87. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current OCF Yield % is 5.86 as of Jun. 27, 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 $30.74 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.87.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
OCF Yield %: 5.86 (32% above median its 10-year median of 4.44)
GF Value™: $38.87 vs. price of $30.74 (20.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#396 of 508)
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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