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York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,006.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 77.83% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YRK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.42 Med: 1.47 Max: 3.43
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of York Timber Holdings was 3.43. The lowest was -4.42. And the median was 1.47.
JSE:YRK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.83% of 212
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.2
vs JSE:YRK: 1.15
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
York Timber Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
York Timber Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:YRK vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
York Timber Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on York Timber Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #47 out of 212 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is York Timber Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
York Timber Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 is near median its 10-year median of 1.47. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.20. York Timber Holdings' value of 1.53 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #47 out of 212 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, York Timber Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #47 out of 212 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.20. York Timber Holdings' value of 1.53 is 52.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 3.20, York Timber Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.20, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 is 52.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on York Timber Holdings. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is York Timber Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1,006.42, compared to a current price of R2.20 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 52.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.20. York Timber Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, York Timber Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R2.20 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,006.42.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.53 (near median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: R1,006.42 vs. price of R2.20 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Forest Products median (#47 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:YRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
York Timber Holdings Ltd is a South African investment holding company with subsidiaries spanning the entire forestry value chain. It manages plantations, sawmills, and a plywood plant, supplying timber products domestically as well as across SADC and international markets. The Group also operates commercial farms producing avocados, macadamias, and citrus fruits. Its key segments are Processing Plants (sawmilling and plywood), Forestry and Fleet (plantations and log transport), Wholesale (timber distribution), and Agriculture (orchards and a packing facility in Mpumalanga). The majority of revenue comes from processing. The company operates in South Africa, SADC, and international (non-SADC) markets, with the majority of revenue generated in South Africa.
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