The York Water Company
YORWUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Water · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, The York Water Company (YORW) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Water. The company carries a $509.8M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; twelve wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water.
Market Cap
$509.8M
Beta
0.62
P/E (TTM)
21.39
P/E (Fwd)
20.56
EPS (TTM)
$1.47
EPS (Fwd)
$1.53
ROE
8.9%
ROA
2.7%
Cash
$1,000
Total Debt
$237.8M
Free CF
-$28.9M
52W Change
0.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, YORW has $1K in cash with $237.8M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$28.9M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 8.9% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $55.1M (2021) to $77.5M (2025), reflecting a 41% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, The York Water Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The York Water Company carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The York Water Company and its sector.