YORW (The York Water Co) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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YORW The York Water Co YORW
77 GF Score
Price $31.74
GF Value $39.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The York Water Co Profitability Rank?

The York Water Co YORW +0.27% 77 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The York Water Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The York Water Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 41.71%. As of today, The York Water Co's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


The York Water Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


YORW vs CWCO, ARTNA, CDZI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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The York Water Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The York Water Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The York Water Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=9.808 / 23.515
=41.71 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

The York Water Co has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

The York Water Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
The York Water Co (YORW) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is The York Water Co's Profitability Rank too high?
The York Water Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, The York Water Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The York Water Co's Profitability Rank compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
The York Water Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, The York Water Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. The York Water Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $39.95, compared to a current price of $31.74 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. The York Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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 $31.74 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.95. GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YORW:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $39.95 vs. price of $31.74 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges YWA:Germany
Address 130 East Market Streetq, York, PA, USA, 17401
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.
77GF Score

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