York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK +1.95%48 EBITDA Margin % is 18.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 18.87. 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. Among 283 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 91.52% on this metric.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
York Timber Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
York Timber Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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JSE:YRK vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 18.93% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.87. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #24 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is York Timber Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
York Timber Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 18.93% is near median its 10-year median of 18.87. The Forest Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.78. York Timber Holdings' value of 18.93% is 179.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #24 out of 283 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 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #24 out of 283 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.78. York Timber Holdings' value of 18.93% is 179.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.87 vs. the industry median of 6.78, York Timber Holdings has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Forest Products companies is 6.78, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.93% is 179.2% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.87. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 18.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.87 and 179.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 6.78. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.93% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.93% (near median its 10-year median of 18.87)
GF Value™: R1,017.18 vs. price of R2.09 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.2% above the Forest Products median (#24 of 283)
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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