Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is The York Water Company (YORW) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, The York Water Company passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates The York Water Company (YORW) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/YORW
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding YORW
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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The York Water Company
$30.94
Market Cap: 502.1M
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About The York Water Company
The York Water Company specializes in the acquisition, treatment, and delivery of potable water. Beyond its core water supply operations, the firm manages a comprehensive wastewater network, comprising three distinct collection systems and five full-service collection and purification plants. Its primary water sources include Lake Williams and Lake Redman, two reservoirs with a combined capacity of approximately 2.2 billion gallons. This supply is augmented by a 15-mile conduit channeling water from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman, alongside nine active groundwater wells providing water to customers in Adams County. The company serves a diverse industrial customer base, spanning sectors such as home furnishings, electronics manufacturing, food processing, paper production, defense materials, textile fabrication, climate control systems, cleaning product formulation, sports equipment, and motorcycle assembly. These services reach 51 communities across three counties in the south-central portion of Pennsylvania. Established in 1816, The York Water Company is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Water
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 37.8% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.