York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


JSE:YRK York Timber Holdings Ltd JSE:YRK
53 GF Score
Price R2.13
GF Value R1,014.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is York Timber Holdings Moat Score?

York Timber Holdings has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

York Timber Holdings has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes York Timber Holdings might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

York Timber Holdings  (JSE:YRK) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

York Timber Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

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53GF Score
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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 R2.13 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,014.41. GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R1,014.41 vs. price of R2.13 (99.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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York Timber Holdings Business Description

Address 3 Main Road, York Corporate Office, Sabie, MP, ZAF, 1260
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.
53GF Score

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R2.13
Price
R1,014.41
GF Value