YORW (The York Water Co) Total Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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YORW The York Water Co YORW
77 GF Score
Price $31.09
GF Value $39.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The York Water Co Total Payout Ratio?

The York Water Co YORW -1.47% 77 Total Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

The York Water Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53.


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The York Water Co Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Total Payout 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.

The York Water Co Total Payout Ratio Chart

The York Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 -1.79 0.42 0.51 0.55

The York Water Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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YORW vs CWCO, ARTNA, CDZI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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The York Water Co Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

The York Water Co's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 1.601 + -12.626) / 20.058
=0.55

The York Water Co's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0.372 + -3.28) / 4.814
=0.60

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 mean?
The York Water Co (YORW) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors.
Is The York Water Co's Total Payout Ratio too high?
The York Water Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
The York Water Co's Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. The York Water Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. 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 $39.83, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 30, 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 $31.09 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.83. GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YORW:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.53
  • GF Value™: $39.83 vs. price of $31.09 (22% 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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