York Timber HoldingsJSE:YRK +1.95%48 ROA % is 2.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,017.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, York Timber Holdings ranks better than 84.03% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. York Timber Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R141 Mil.
York Timber Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R4,985 Mil. Therefore, York Timber Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Timber Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YRK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.25 Med: 2.87 Max: 7.62
Current: 4.87
During the past 13 years, York Timber Holdings's highest ROA % was 7.62%. The lowest was -7.25%. And the median was 2.87%.
JSE:YRK's ROA % is ranked better than 84.03% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs JSE:YRK: 4.87
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a ROA % of 2.82% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.87. According to the industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #46 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is York Timber Holdings' ROA % too high?
York Timber Holdings' current ROA % of 2.82% is near median its 10-year median of 2.87. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. York Timber Holdings' value of 2.82% is 196.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #46 out of 288 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' ROA % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, York Timber Holdings ranks #46 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This places York Timber Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. York Timber Holdings' value of 2.82% is 196.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 0.95, 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 ROA % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. York Timber Holdings's current ROA % of 2.82% is 196.8% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on York Timber Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Timber Holdings's current ROA % is 2.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.87. 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 R1,017.18, compared to a current price of R2.09 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 196.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current ROA % is 2.82% 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 R2.09 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,017.18.
GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:
ROA %: 2.82% (near median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: R1,017.18 vs. price of R2.09 (99.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 196.8% above the Forest Products median (#46 of 288)
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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