York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) EBIT: R395 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:YRK York Timber Holdings Ltd JSE:YRK
48 GF Score
Price R2.09
GF Value R1,017.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is York Timber Holdings EBIT?

York Timber Holdings JSE:YRK +1.95% 48 EBIT is R395 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,017.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

York Timber Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R133 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R395 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. York Timber Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.88%. York Timber Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.72%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. York Timber Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.93%.


York Timber Holdings  (JSE:YRK) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

York Timber Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=248.308 * ( 1 - 27.7% )/( (4609.078 + 4638.511)/ 2 )
=179.526684/4623.7945
=3.88 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4978.922 - 290.342 - ( 79.502 - max(0, 551.174 - 1149.777+79.502))
=4609.078

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4990.788 - 319.535 - ( 32.742 - max(0, 470.666 - 1035.278+32.742))
=4638.511

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

York Timber Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=265.758/( ( (943.727 + max(654.858, 0)) + (926.309 + max(653.872, 0)) )/ 2 )
=265.758/( ( 1598.585 + 1580.181 )/ 2 )
=265.758/1589.383
=16.72 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(214.971 + 806.544 + 38.481) - (290.342 + 0 + 114.796)
=654.858

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(216.899 + 785.637 + 0) - (319.535 + 0 + 29.129)
=653.872

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

York Timber Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=394.541/1521.415
=25.93 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


York Timber Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's EBIT 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.

York Timber Holdings EBIT Chart

York Timber Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
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York Timber Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:YRK vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EBIT Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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York Timber Holdings EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R395 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of R395 Mil mean?
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a EBIT of R395 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on York Timber Holdings.
Is York Timber Holdings' EBIT too high?
York Timber Holdings' current EBIT is R395 Mil. Overall, York Timber Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
York Timber Holdings' EBIT of R395 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Forest Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on York Timber Holdings. York Timber Holdings's current EBIT is R395 Mil. 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 R1,017.18, compared to a current price of R2.09 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R395 Mil. York Timber Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current EBIT is R395 Mil 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 R2.09 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,017.18. GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:

  • EBIT: R395 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1,017.18 vs. price of R2.09 (99.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 3 Main Road, York Corporate Office, Sabie, MP, ZAF, 1260
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.
48GF Score

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