York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK 48 Pretax Margin % is 9.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 10.25. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,015.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 92.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YRK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.56 Med: 10.25 Max: 27.85
Current: 16.55
JSE:YRK's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.23% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs JSE:YRK: 16.55
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
York Timber Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
York Timber Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Timber Holdings's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's Pretax 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.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.63% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.25. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #22 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is York Timber Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
York Timber Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 9.63% is near median its 10-year median of 10.25. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.73. York Timber Holdings' value of 9.63% is 456.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #22 out of 283 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' Pretax Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #22 out of 283 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.73. York Timber Holdings' value of 9.63% is 456.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.25 vs. the industry median of 1.73, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.73, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 9.63% is 456.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 9.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.25. 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 R1,015.77, compared to a current price of R2.05 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.25 and 456.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.73. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.63% 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 R1,015.77.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
Pretax Margin %: 9.63% (near median its 10-year median of 10.25)
GF Value™: R1,015.77 vs. price of R2.05 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 456.6% above the Forest Products median (#22 of 283)
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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