YORW York Water Co WATER SUPPLY

York Water (YORW) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$31.71
+0.00 (+0.00%) ▲
5d: -1.7% 30d: +1.67% 90d: -3.91%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (61%)
Quality Score
50/100
Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
30-Day Fair Range
$30.82 – $31.99
Position: SLIGHTLY HIGH
Forward P/E & Valuation
16.8x FAIR
vs 18.2x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$31.00
-2.2% vs target
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$30.64 / $33.01
Trend: Sideways
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
â„šī¸ NEUTRAL: YORW is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -2.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$51.03
Based on 8.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$31.69
Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.2x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: YORW is currently trading at $31.71, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $30.82 to $31.99. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.8) is in line with its historical norms (18.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.6% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 11.6% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, YORW is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $30.64, while resistance sits at $33.01.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range $30.82 - $31.99
Company Quality Score 50/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 60.5%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $30.82 - $31.99
Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support Level $30.64
Resistance Level $33.01
Current Trend Sideways
Technical data as of Nov 11, 2026

Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (46/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($31.00)
  • WARNING: Composite score 50/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 16.78
Wall Street Target $31.00 (-2.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 19.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 11.6%
Profit Margin 29.1%
Valuation Discount vs History -2.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical 16.8 vs 18.2 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -2.6% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $30.89 (-3%)
2-Year Target $30.08 (-5%)
3-Year Target $29.30 (-8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 17→18) $31.78 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 12.5%) $53.44 (+69%)
Base: (SPY PE: 16.8, Growth: 12.5%) $45.15 (+42%)
Bear: (PE: 14.3, Growth: 12.5%) $38.38 (+21%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (19x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 19.10 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.66
Bull Case $39.71 (+25%)
Analyst growth 13.9%, PE expands to 21.0
Base Case $36.10 (+14%)
Market implied 13.9%, PE stable at 19.1
Bear Case $21.56 (-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 16.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 16.8 to 18.2
Stabilization Target: $34.40 (+8.5%)
PE Expansion Potential: +8.5%
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