York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK 48 Gross Margin % is 33.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 28.78. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,015.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 81.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YRK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.16 Med: 28.78 Max: 43.75
Current: 39.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of York Timber Holdings was 43.75%. The lowest was -2.16%. And the median was 28.78%.
JSE:YRK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.36% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs JSE:YRK: 39.74
York Timber Holdings had a gross margin of 33.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for York Timber Holdings was 0.00% per year.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
York Timber Holdings had a gross margin of 33.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
York Timber Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
York Timber Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's Gross Margin % 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a Gross Margin % of 33.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 28.78. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #52 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is York Timber Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
York Timber Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 33.87% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 28.78. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. York Timber Holdings' value of 33.87% is 77.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #52 out of 279 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' Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #52 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. York Timber Holdings' value of 33.87% is 77.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.78 vs. the industry median of 19.05, 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 33.87% is 77.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 33.87%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 28.78. 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 R1,015.97, compared to a current price of R2.05 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.87%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 28.78 and 77.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current Gross Margin % is 33.87% 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 R2.05 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,015.97.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
Gross Margin %: 33.87% (18% above median its 10-year median of 28.78)
GF Value™: R1,015.97 vs. price of R2.05 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% above the Forest Products median (#52 of 279)
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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