KAP (JSE:KAP) Beginning Cash Position: R905 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:KAP KAP Ltd JSE:KAP
68 GF Score
Price R2.80
GF Value R2.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KAP Beginning Cash Position?

KAP JSE:KAP -5.08% 68 Beginning Cash Position is R905 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

KAP's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R905 Mil.

KAP's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Jun. 2025 (R1,120 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R2,090 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (R2,090 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (R905 Mil).

KAP's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Jun. 2024 (R1,453 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R1,398 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (R1,398 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (R2,090 Mil).

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KAP Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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KAP Beginning Cash Position Chart

KAP Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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JSE:KAP
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KAP Ltd JSE:KAP
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KAP 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 R905 Mil mean?
KAP (JSE:KAP) has a Beginning Cash Position of R905 Mil as of Jun. 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 KAP and its competitors.
Is KAP's Beginning Cash Position too high?
KAP's current Beginning Cash Position is R905 Mil. Overall, KAP has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP's Beginning Cash Position compare to MMM and HON?
KAP's Beginning Cash Position of R905 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Conglomerates 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 KAP and its competitors. KAP's current Beginning Cash Position is R905 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP (JSE:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.58, compared to a current price of R2.80 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R905 Mil. KAP's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 KAP (JSE:KAP), the current Beginning Cash Position is R905 Mil as of Jun. 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 KAP (JSE:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.80 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.58. GuruFocus considers KAP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:KAP:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R905 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.58 vs. price of R2.80 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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

KAP Business Description

Other Exchanges KI8:Germany
Address Corner R44 and School Road, Unit G7, Stellenpark Business Park, Jamestown, Stellenbosch, WC, ZAF, 7600
KAP Ltd is a diversified group consisting of industrial, chemical, and logistics businesses, and road safety segments in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the following segments: PG Bison, Safripol, Unitrans, Feltex, Restonic, Optix, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unitrans segment which is involved in a supply chain and operational services business providing customized solutions to customers in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, agriculture, petrochemical, mining, and passenger transport.
68GF Score

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