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York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK 60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,003.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 72.76% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YRK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of York Timber Holdings was 0.35. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.21.
JSE:YRK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.76% of 257
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs JSE:YRK: 0.19
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
York Timber Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
York Timber Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, York Timber Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #70 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is York Timber Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
York Timber Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.35. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. York Timber Holdings' value of 0.19 is 61.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #70 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, York Timber Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #70 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts York Timber Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. York Timber Holdings' value of 0.19 is 61.2% below this benchmark. Historically, York Timber Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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-Equity for a Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.49, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 61.2% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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 R1,003.30, compared to a current price of R2.10 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 61.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. York Timber Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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 R2.10 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,003.30.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: R1,003.30 vs. price of R2.10 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% below the Forest Products median (#70 of 257)
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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