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YORW York Water PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for York Water stock stands at 24.2 as of Jul 26, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.7 and the stock price of $41.14 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last 4-quarter average.

YORW PE ratio history

How has YORW's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of York Water has been 31.85. The current 24.2 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.

Average
31.85
Median
32.38
Minimum
21.34
Maximum
41.54

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

What is the average PE ratio of YORW for the past years

YORW's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
29.74
5-year avg
33.03
10-year avg
31.85
15-year avg
29.36

YORW PE vs peers

What is YORW's PE ratio compared to its 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 below the peer average of 25.87.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CWT California Water Service Group 21.08 $3.06B
SJW Sjw Group 22.8 $1.96B
ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp 23.12 $404.33M
YORW York Water Co 24.2 $590.14M
AWR American States Water Co 27 $3.08B
AWK American Water Works Company Inc 28.8 $27.61B
MSEX Middlesex Water Co 32.39 $1.18B
CDZI Cadiz Inc N/A $228.46M

Frequently asked questions

What is York Water's PE ratio?

YORW's price to earnings ratio is 24.2 as of Jul 26, 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 29.74.

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 33.03.

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 (Jul 26, 2024), York Water's share price is $41.14. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.7. Therefore, York Water's PE ratio for today is 24.2. PE RATIO(24.2) = STOCK PRICE($41.14) / TTM EPS($1.7)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.