The York Water CoYORW +1.02%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.59 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates YORW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 62.07% on this metric.
The York Water Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 2.34 Max: 3.75
Current: 3.59
During the past 13 years, The York Water Co's highest Yield on Cost was 3.75. The lowest was 1.70. And the median was 2.34.
YORW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 62.07% of 435
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs YORW: 3.59
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
The York Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
YORW vs CWCO, ARTNA, CDZI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
The York Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
The York Water Co (YORW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.59 as of Jul. 13, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.70 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #270 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is The York Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
The York Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.59 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 3.75. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.12. The York Water Co's value of 3.59 is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #270 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CWCO and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #270 out of 435 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.12. The York Water Co's value of 3.59 is 12.9% below this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.70 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 4.12, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.12, based on 435 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.59 is 12.9% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.59, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. 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 $39.04, compared to a current price of $30.60 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.59, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 12.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.12. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.59 as of Jul. 13, 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 $30.60 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.04.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.59 (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
GF Value™: $39.04 vs. price of $30.60 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#270 of 435)
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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