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York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK -4.55%59 EV-to-EBIT is 3.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,005.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 92.46% on this metric.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
York Timber Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R552 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. York Timber Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
York Timber Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
York Timber Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's EV-to-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.
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.
York Timber Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R1,526 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. York Timber Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 4.35. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #15 out of 199 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is York Timber Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
York Timber Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.87 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 4.35. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.18. York Timber Holdings' value of 3.87 is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #15 out of 199 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 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #15 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.18. York Timber Holdings' value of 3.87 is 72.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 14.18, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.18, based on 199 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.87 is 72.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.87, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 4.35. 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 R1,005.05, compared to a current price of R2.10 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.87, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 72.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 14.18. York Timber Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026. 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 R1,005.05.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.87 (11% below median its 10-year median of 4.35)
GF Value™: R1,005.05 vs. price of R2.10 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% below the Forest Products median (#15 of 199)
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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