York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.40 (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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JSE:YRK York Timber Holdings Ltd JSE:YRK
57 GF Score
Price R2.10
GF Value R1,003.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is York Timber Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

York Timber Holdings JSE:YRK 57 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.40 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:YRK with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,003.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-09-05), York Timber Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.40.


York Timber Holdings  (JSE:YRK) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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JSE:YRK vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, York Timber Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, York Timber Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where York Timber Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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York Timber Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.40 mean?
York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.40 as of Sep. 05, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for York Timber Holdings and its competitors.
Is York Timber Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
York Timber Holdings' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.40. Overall, York Timber Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Timber Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
York Timber Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.40 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Forest Products company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for York Timber Holdings and its competitors. York Timber Holdings's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.40. 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 R1,003.30, compared to a current price of R2.10 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.40. York Timber Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For York Timber Holdings (JSE:YRK), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.40 as of Sep. 05, 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 R2.10 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1,003.30. GuruFocus considers York Timber Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:YRK:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.40
  • GF Value™: R1,003.30 vs. price of R2.10 (99.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 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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R2.10
Price
R1,003.30
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