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About York Timber Holdings
Its shares trade on JSE under the ticker YRK.JO. It has been listed since 7 July 1992. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of ZAR 1.88bn and net income of ZAR 91.7m. At that date it held total assets of ZAR 5.12bn and shareholders' equity of ZAR 3.15bn.
York Timber Holdings Ltd. engages in the operation of plantations, sawmills, and a plywood plant. The company is headquartered in Sabie, Mpumalanga. The firm is principally engaged in the operation of plantations, sawmills, a plywood plant and wholesale lumber sales. The company operates under three segments: Forestry, Processing plants and Wholesale. The company owns plantations in the Mpumalanga province on which it grows pine and eucalyptus trees that are cultivated and managed on a rotational basis. The Forestry segment sells its products to the Company's processing segment and to external customers. The Processing plants segment includes Sawmilling and Plywood divisions. The Sawmilling division includes sawmills that produce and sell a range of structural and industrial sawn timber products. The Plywood division includes plywood plant, which manufactures and sells plywood timber products. The Wholesale segment includes its warehouse located in Pretoria; distribution centers located Germiston and Cape Town; sale of timber-related products from sawmills, and the plywood plant.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Paper & Forest Products
- Listed since
- 7 Jul 1992
- Website
- york.co.za ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Nonzukiso SiyotulaIndependent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Mr. Gerald StoltzChief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2017
- Deon BreytenbachGeneral Manager - Processing
- Pieter van der MerweGeneral Manager - Forestry
- Mr. Pieter van BuurenExecutive Director, since 2013
- Mr. Pieter Van ZylExecutive Director, since 2009ZAR 4.3m
- Kirsten CoetzeeChief Human Capital Officer
- Eric DroomerIndustry Specialist Consultant
- Gerhard KrugerInformation Technology Consultant
- Gay MokoenaBusiness Development Consultant
- Reinhard MulderStrategic Business Analyst
- Sean PretoriusChief Commercial Officer, since 2013
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 0
- Environment
- 0
- Social
- 0
- Governance
- 0
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- York Timber Holdings Ltd has a strong market presence and brand recognition in the timber industry.
- The company benefits from a diverse product portfolio, offering a range of timber and related products to cater to different customer needs.
- York Timber Holdings Ltd has established long-standing relationships with suppliers, ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of raw materials.
- The company's well-established distribution network allows for efficient delivery and broad geographic coverage.
- York Timber Holdings Ltd's strong financial position provides stability and resources for future growth and investment.
Weaknesses
- The timber industry is susceptible to market fluctuations, making York Timber Holdings Ltd vulnerable to economic downturns.
- The company heavily relies on external suppliers for raw materials, which exposes it to potential supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations.
- York Timber Holdings Ltd may lack technological innovation compared to some competitors, potentially impacting its competitive edge.
- The company's profitability may be affected by environmental regulations and sustainability concerns related to timber harvesting.
Opportunities
- There is growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly timber products, presenting York Timber Holdings Ltd with an opportunity to capitalize on this market trend.
- Expansion into international markets could diversify the company's customer base and reduce dependence on the domestic market.
- Investing in research and development to improve product offerings and develop new technologies could enhance competitiveness in the industry.
- Collaborating with architects and builders to promote the benefits of timber construction could increase demand for York Timber Holdings Ltd's products.
Threats
- Intense competition within the timber industry may put pressure on prices and margins for York Timber Holdings Ltd.
- Changing consumer preferences towards alternative materials, such as steel or plastics, could reduce demand for traditional timber products.
- Economic downturns and recessions may decrease overall construction activity, impacting the demand for timber products.
- The company is exposed to the risk of natural disasters, such as wildfires or storms, which can damage timber resources and disrupt operations.
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