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The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, York Timber Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.29.
JSE:YRK's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, York Timber Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 108167.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of York Timber Holdings was 37.90% per year. The lowest was -33.80% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
York Timber Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
York Timber Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a PB Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, York Timber Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #999999 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is York Timber Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
York Timber Holdings' current PB Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.51. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #999999 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #999999 out of 272 companies for PB Ratio. This places York Timber Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Historically, York Timber Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.51 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.81, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current PB 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 R1,012.46, compared to a current price of R2.12 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.00. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 R2.12 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,012.46.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
PB Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R1,012.46 vs. price of R2.12 (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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