The York Water CoYORW +0.64%71 Quick Ratio is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 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.
The York Water Co has a quick ratio of 0.60. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.7 Max: 2.27
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, The York Water Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.70.
YORW's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 77.95% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs YORW: 0.60
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
The York Water Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
The York Water Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
The York Water Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 2.27. 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 Quick Ratio too high?
The York Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.60 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 2.27. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. The York Water Co's value of 0.60 is 40.3% 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's Quick Ratio compare to CWCO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #396 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. The York Water Co's value of 0.60 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.01, 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.60 is 40.3% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.60, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. 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 $30.51 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.60, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 40.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.60 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 $30.51 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.87.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
Quick Ratio: 0.60 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $38.87 vs. price of $30.51 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% 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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