The York Water CoYORW +2.07%71 PS Ratio is 5.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 9.17. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 92.99% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, The York Water Co's share price is $31.56.
The York Water Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.49. Hence, The York Water Co's PS Ratio for today is 5.75.
Good Sign:
The York Water Co stock PS Ratio (=5.64) is close to 10-year low of 5.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.3 Med: 9.17 Max: 12.67
Current: 5.75
During the past 13 years, The York Water Co's highest PS Ratio was 12.67. The lowest was 5.30. And the median was 9.17.
YORW's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 92.99% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs YORW: 5.75
The York Water Co has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of The York Water Co was 4.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, The York Water Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 3.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
The York Water Co PS Ratio Related Terms
The York Water Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
The York Water Co's Share Price of today is $31.56. The York Water Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.49.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
The York Water Co (YORW) has a PS Ratio of 5.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 9.17. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 5.30 to 12.67. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #464 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is The York Water Co's PS Ratio too high?
The York Water Co's current PS Ratio of 5.75 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.30 to a high of 12.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PS Ratio is 1.44. The York Water Co's value of 5.75 is 299.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #464 out of 499 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's PS Ratio compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #464 out of 499 companies for PS Ratio. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.44. The York Water Co's value of 5.75 is 299.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 5.30 to 12.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.17 vs. the industry median of 1.44, 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current PS Ratio of 5.75 is 299.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current PS Ratio is 5.75, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 9.17. 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 $38.93, compared to a current price of $31.56 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 5.75, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.17 and 299.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current PS Ratio is 5.75 as of Jul. 02, 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 $31.56 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.93.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
PS Ratio: 5.75 (37% below median its 10-year median of 9.17)
GF Value™: $38.93 vs. price of $31.56 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 299.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#464 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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