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York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK +15.24%59 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,004.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 219 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 91.78% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, York Timber Holdings's enterprise value is R1,675 Mil.
York Timber Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R507 Mil. Therefore, York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YRK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.53 Med: 3.28 Max: 6.11
Current: 3.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of York Timber Holdings was 6.11. The lowest was -9.53. And the median was 3.28.
JSE:YRK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.78% of 219
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 9.01
vs JSE:YRK: 3.30
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
York Timber Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
York Timber Holdings's share price for today is R2.42.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. York Timber Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.511.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
York Timber Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R1,675 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. York Timber Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R507 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-EBITDA of 3.30 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on York Timber Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #18 out of 219 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is York Timber Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
York Timber Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.30 is near median its 10-year median of 3.28. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. York Timber Holdings' value of 3.30 is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #18 out of 219 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-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #18 out of 219 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. York Timber Holdings' value of 3.30 is 63.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 9.01, 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-EBITDA for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 9.01, based on 219 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.30 is 63.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on York Timber Holdings. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.28. 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 R1,004.86, compared to a current price of R2.42 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 63.4% below the Forest Products industry median of 9.01. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30 as of Aug. 28, 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 R2.42 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,004.86.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.30 (near median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: R1,004.86 vs. price of R2.42 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% below the Forest Products median (#18 of 219)
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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