York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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JSE:YRK York Timber Holdings Ltd JSE:YRK
56 GF Score
Price R2.20
GF Value R1,008.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is York Timber Holdings GF Value Rank?

York Timber Holdings JSE:YRK 56 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,008.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

York Timber Holdings has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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York Timber Holdings GF Value Rank Related Terms

JSE:YRK vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, York Timber Holdings' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is York Timber Holdings' GF Value Rank too high?
York Timber Holdings' current GF Value Rank of 2 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' GF Value Rank compare to SSD and UFPI?
York Timber Holdings' GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, York Timber Holdings' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. York Timber Holdings's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 GF Value Rank is 2, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current GF Value Rank is 2 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:

  • GF Value Rank: 2 (67% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R1,008.56 vs. price of R2.20 (99.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

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 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.
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R2.20
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R1,008.56
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