The York Water Company
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Daily timeframeThe York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. The company carries a $516.4M 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
$516.4M
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
19.76
P/E (Fwd)
20.80
EPS (TTM)
$1.61
EPS (Fwd)
$1.53
ROE
9.0%
ROA
2.9%
Cash
$555,000
Total Debt
$190.0M
Free CF
-$20.9M
52W Change
-2.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where YORW stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, YORW finished 0.72% above its 150-day moving average ($30.72) and 0.39% below its 200-day moving average ($31.06). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is YORW overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, YORW's RSI(14) was 59.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The York Water Company carries $190.0M in total debt against $555K in cash reserves — debt is roughly 342.3x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$20.9M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 9.0% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.9% 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.
YORW's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing YORW's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.