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York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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York Timber Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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JSE:YRK vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #999999 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is York Timber Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
York Timber Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #999999 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, York Timber Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #999999 out of 84 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places York Timber Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Forest Products companies is 15.66, based on 84 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 R1,008.56, compared to a current price of R2.20 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. York Timber Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 09, 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 R2.20 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,008.56.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R1,008.56 vs. price of R2.20 (99.8% below fair value)
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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