The York Water CoYORW -1.22%71 Dividend Yield % is 2.96% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 1.92. 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. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, The York Water Co ranks worse than 64.32% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The York Water Co is 2.96%.
Good Sign:
The York Water Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for The York Water Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
YORW'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4 Med: 1.92 Max: 3.08
Current: 2.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of The York Water Co was 3.08%. The lowest was 1.40%. And the median was 1.92%.
YORW's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 64.32% of 426
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs YORW: 2.96
During the past 12 months, The York Water Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The York Water Co was 7.30% per year. The lowest was 1.10% per year. And the median was 3.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
The York Water Co (NAS:YORW) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The York Water Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The York Water Co's Dividend Yield % 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.
YORW vs CWCO, CDZI, ARTNA: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, The York Water Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The York Water Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The York Water Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The York Water Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.228000
2026-02-27
2026-02-27
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.228000
2025-12-31
2025-12-31
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.219200
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.219200
2025-06-30
2025-06-30
2025-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
The York Water Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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 Dividend Yield % of 2.96% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, The York Water Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.40 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #274 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is The York Water Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
The York Water Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.96% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 3.08. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. The York Water Co's value of 2.96% is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #274 out of 426 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 Dividend Yield % compare to CWCO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The York Water Co ranks #274 out of 426 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places The York Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. The York Water Co's value of 2.96% is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, The York Water Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.40 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 3.53, 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 Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.53, based on 426 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The York Water Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.96% is 16% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on The York Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The York Water Co's current Dividend Yield % is 2.96%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. 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 $30.06 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.96%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 16% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.53. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The York Water Co (YORW), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.96% as of Jun. 25, 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 $30.06 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.86.
GuruFocus considers The York Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YORW:
Dividend Yield %: 2.96% (54% above median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: $38.86 vs. price of $30.06 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#274 of 426)
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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