The York Water CoYORW -0.26%75 PEG Ratio is 3.77 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 11.69. 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 299 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 70.9% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14 Med: 11.69 Max: 47.83
Current: 3.77
During the past 13 years, The York Water Co's highest PEG Ratio was 47.83. The lowest was 3.14. And the median was 11.69.
YORW's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 70.9% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs YORW: 3.77
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
The York Water Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
The York Water Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for The York Water Co's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The York Water Co (YORW) has a PEG Ratio of 3.77 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.69. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 47.83. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #212 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is The York Water Co's PEG Ratio too high?
The York Water Co's current PEG Ratio of 3.77 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 47.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. The York Water Co's value of 3.77 is 119.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #212 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #212 out of 299 companies for PEG Ratio. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. The York Water Co's value of 3.77 is 119.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 47.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.69 vs. the industry median of 1.72, 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 PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.72, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current PEG Ratio of 3.77 is 119.2% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current PEG Ratio is 3.77, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.69. 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 $30.66 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.77, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.69 and 119.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.72. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current PEG Ratio is 3.77 as of Jun. 29, 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 $30.66 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.87.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
PEG Ratio: 3.77 (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.69)
GF Value™: $38.87 vs. price of $30.66 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#212 of 299)
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.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for YORW
PEG Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
YORW has been successfully added to your 
