Is YORK WATER CO (YORW) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 43.5% / 30% | 0.0% / 30% | 2.4% / 30% | 3.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 43.5% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 2.4% / 33% | 3.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 32.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.8% / 33% | 3.39% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 43.5% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 2.4% / 33% | 3.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 32.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.8% / 50% | 3.39% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 73.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 33.7% | |
| Net Margin | 25.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $30M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$19M |
| Total Debt | $232M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 96.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $681M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $30.47 |
| 50-Day MA | $32.37 |
| 200-Day MA | $31.80 |
| Avg Volume | 105K |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$29.68
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About YORK WATER CO (YORW)
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. 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. The company operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 58 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is YORK WATER CO (YORW) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), YORK WATER CO is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is YORK WATER CO's debt ratio?
YORK WATER CO's debt ratio is 43.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 32.4%.
What are YORK WATER CO's key financial metrics?
YORK WATER CO has a market capitalization of $437M, trailing P/E ratio of 21.7, and revenue of $77M. The company maintains a gross margin of 73.1% and a net margin of 25.9%. Return on equity stands at 8.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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