KAL Group (JSE:KAL) Beginning Cash Position: R300 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:KAL KAL Group Ltd JSE:KAL
93 GF Score
Price R50.00
GF Value R43.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is KAL Group Beginning Cash Position?

KAL Group JSE:KAL 93 Beginning Cash Position is R300 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R43.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

KAL Group's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R300 Mil.

KAL Group's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Mar. 2025 (R314 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R190 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 (R190 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R300 Mil).

KAL Group's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2023 (R359 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R286 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (R286 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R314 Mil).

KAL Group Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

KAL Group Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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KAL Group Beginning Cash Position Chart

KAL Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beginning Cash Position
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KAL Group Semi-Annual Data
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KAL 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 R300 Mil mean?
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a Beginning Cash Position of R300 Mil as of Mar. 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 KAL Group and its competitors.
Is KAL Group's Beginning Cash Position too high?
KAL Group's current Beginning Cash Position is R300 Mil. Overall, KAL Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAL Group's Beginning Cash Position compare to CASY and WSM?
KAL Group's Beginning Cash Position of R300 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 KAL Group and its competitors. KAL Group's current Beginning Cash Position is R300 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAL Group (JSE:KAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R43.66, compared to a current price of R50.00 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R300 Mil. KAL Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current Beginning Cash Position is R300 Mil as of Mar. 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 KAL Group (JSE:KAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAL Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R50.00 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R43.66. GuruFocus considers KAL Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:KAL:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R300 Mil
  • GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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

KAL Group Business Description

Address 1 Westhoven Street, Suite 110, , Private Bag X3041, Cape Winelands, Paarl, WC, ZAF, 7646
KAL Group Ltd is a lifestyle retailer offering agricultural inputs, fuel (farm and retail), and general and convenience retail products to consumers across Southern Africa. Its segments include Agrimark, PEG, Agrimark Grain and Manufacturing. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PEG segment, which operates retail fuel outlets, including convenience stores and quick-service restaurant locations, serving a broad customer base. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa and the rest from Namibia.
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