Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) Beginning Cash Position: R3,256 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:CLS Clicks Group Ltd JSE:CLS
85 GF Score
Price R216.55
GF Value R387.61
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Clicks Group Beginning Cash Position?

Clicks Group JSE:CLS 85 Beginning Cash Position is R3,256 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R387.61 (Significantly Undervalued).

Clicks Group's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R3,256 Mil.

Clicks Group's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Feb. 2025 (R2,705 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R1,724 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2025 (R1,724 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (R3,256 Mil).

Clicks Group's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Aug. 2023 (R2,015 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (R2,455 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2024 (R2,455 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R2,705 Mil).


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Clicks Group Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Clicks Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beginning Cash Position
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Clicks Group Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:CLS
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Clicks Group Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of R3,256 Mil mean?
Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) has a Beginning Cash Position of R3,256 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Clicks Group and its competitors.
Is Clicks Group's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Clicks Group's current Beginning Cash Position is R3,256 Mil. Overall, Clicks Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clicks Group's Beginning Cash Position compare to competitors?
Clicks Group's Beginning Cash Position of R3,256 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Clicks Group and its competitors. Clicks Group's current Beginning Cash Position is R3,256 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clicks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R387.61, compared to a current price of R216.55 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R3,256 Mil. Clicks Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clicks Group (JSE:CLS), the current Beginning Cash Position is R3,256 Mil as of Feb. 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 Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clicks Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R216.55 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R387.61. GuruFocus considers Clicks Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CLS:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R3,256 Mil
  • GF Value™: R387.61 vs. price of R216.55 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clicks Group Business Description

Address Cnr Searle and Pontac Streets, PO Box 5142, Cape Town, ZAF, 8001
Clicks Group Ltd operates prominently in health, beauty, and wellness retail across southern Africa. The company predominantly operates a retail pharmacy chain in South Africa, with a limited number of operations in bordering countries. The company has a portfolio of retail franchise brands including The Body Shop, M-Kem, and Sorbet among others. The company's business segments include Retail and Distribution. The company generates revenue from in-store and online sales of health, beauty, and wellness items, plus wholesale pharmaceutical distribution. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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