YORW York Water PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for York Water stock stands at 23.97 as of Nov 21, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.48 and the stock price of $35.47 per share. An increase of 3% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 23.3 of the last four quarters.
YORW PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of York Water has been 31.65. The current 23.97 P/E ratio is 24% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, YORW's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2019 quarter at 41.54, with a price of $46.11 and an EPS of $1.11. The Mar 2024 quarter marked the lowest point at 21.34, with a price of $36.27 and an EPS of $1.7.
York Water PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 61.49% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -27.58% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.27 | -27.58% |
| 2022 | 32.13 | -16.09% |
| 2021 | 38.29 | 4.36% |
| 2020 | 36.69 | -11.68% |
| 2019 | 41.54 | 34.74% |
| 2018 | 30.83 | -8.13% |
| 2017 | 33.56 | -19.17% |
| 2016 | 41.52 | 61.49% |
| 2015 | 25.71 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 26.08 | -6.56% |
YORW average PE ratio chart
YORW's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
YORW PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers AWK and AWR, YORW's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than CWT's and SJW's. York Water's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 22.77.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 14.8 | $3.06B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 17.39 | $349.31M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 20.05 | $1.84B |
| YORW York Water Co | 23.97 | $509.85M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 27.54 | $27.05B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 28.3 | $3.18B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 28.51 | $1.18B |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $241.34M |
Frequently asked questions
What is York Water's PE ratio?
YORW's price to earnings ratio is 23.97 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for York Water (YORW)?
The average PE ratio for YORW stock over the past 3 years is 28.44.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for York Water (YORW)?
The average PE ratio for YORW stock over the past 5 years is 31.89.
What is the highest PE ratio for YORW?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 41.54.
How does the current PE ratio for YORW compare to its historical average?
YORW's current price to earnings ratio is 24% below its 10-year historical average.
How is YORW's PE ratio calculated (York Water PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), York Water's share price is $35.47. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.48. Therefore, York Water's PE ratio for today is 23.97. PE RATIO(23.97) = STOCK PRICE($35.47) / TTM EPS($1.48)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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