YORW York Water PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for York Water stock stands at 21.34 as of Feb 4, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.48 and the stock price of $31.58 per share. A decrease of 8% 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 31.79. The current 21.34 P/E ratio is 33% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.27 | -27.58% | $38.62 | $1.66 |
| 2022 | 32.13 | -16.09% | $44.98 | $1.4 |
| 2021 | 38.29 | 4.36% | $49.78 | $1.3 |
| 2020 | 36.69 | -11.68% | $46.6 | $1.27 |
| 2019 | 41.54 | 34.74% | $46.11 | $1.11 |
| 2018 | 30.83 | -8.13% | $32.06 | $1.04 |
| 2017 | 33.56 | -19.17% | $33.9 | $1.01 |
| 2016 | 41.52 | 61.49% | $38.2 | $0.92 |
| 2015 | 25.71 | -1.42% | $24.94 | $0.97 |
| 2014 | 26.08 | -6.56% | $23.21 | $0.89 |
| 2013 | 27.91 | 14.39% | $20.93 | $0.75 |
| 2012 | 24.4 | -1.81% | $17.57 | $0.72 |
| 2011 | 24.85 | 2.05% | $17.64 | $0.71 |
| 2010 | 24.35 | 7.41% | $17.29 | $0.71 |
| 2009 | 22.67 | 6.78% | $14.51 | $0.64 |
York Water PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 25.31 | 9.19% | $37.46 | $1.48 |
| Jun 2024 | 23.18 | 8.62% | $37.09 | $1.6 |
| Mar 2024 | 21.34 | -8.29% | $36.27 | $1.7 |
| Dec 2023 | 23.27 | -1.31% | $38.62 | $1.66 |
| Sep 2023 | 23.58 | -16.59% | $37.49 | $1.59 |
| Jun 2023 | 28.27 | -13.36% | $41.27 | $1.46 |
| Mar 2023 | 32.63 | 1.56% | $44.7 | $1.37 |
| Dec 2022 | 32.13 | 13.69% | $44.98 | $1.4 |
| Sep 2022 | 28.26 | -7.74% | $38.43 | $1.36 |
| Jun 2022 | 30.63 | -10.78% | $40.43 | $1.32 |
| Mar 2022 | 34.33 | -10.34% | $44.97 | $1.31 |
| Dec 2021 | 38.29 | 11.34% | $49.78 | $1.3 |
| Sep 2021 | 34.39 | -3.59% | $43.68 | $1.27 |
| Jun 2021 | 35.67 | -9.67% | $45.3 | $1.27 |
| Mar 2021 | 39.49 | 7.63% | $48.97 | $1.24 |
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 19.77.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 12.88 | $2.66B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 16.1 | $323.25M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 18.74 | $1.72B |
| YORW York Water Co | 21.34 | $453.94M |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 21.79 | $898.65M |
| AWR American States Water Co | 24.51 | $2.75B |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 24.57 | $24.14B |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $373.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is York Water's PE ratio?
YORW's price to earnings ratio is 21.34 as of Feb 4, 2025.
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 27.54.
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 31.38.
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 33% 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 (Feb 4, 2025), York Water's share price is $31.58. 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 21.34. PE RATIO(21.34) = STOCK PRICE($31.58) / TTM EPS($1.48)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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