YORW (The York Water Co) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 14.44 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


YORW The York Water Co YORW
71 GF Score
Price $30.43
GF Value $38.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The York Water Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

The York Water Co YORW +0.63% 71 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 14.44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. The York Water Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.44 Mil.


The York Water Co  (NAS:YORW) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


The York Water Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


The York Water Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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The York Water Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

The York Water Co Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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The York Water Co Quarterly Data
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The York Water Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 14.44 Mil mean?
The York Water Co (YORW) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 14.44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors.
Is The York Water Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
The York Water Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 14.44 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CWCO and CDZI?
The York Water Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 14.44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. The York Water Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 14.44 Mil. 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 $38.86, compared to a current price of $30.43 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 14.44 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 14.44 Mil 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 $30.43 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.86. GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YORW:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 14.44 Mil
  • GF Value™: $38.86 vs. price of $30.43 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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.
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