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KAL GroupJSE:KAL 92 Current Ratio is 1.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R43.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,138 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks worse than 65.29% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. KAL Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.
KAL Group has a current ratio of 1.23. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAL Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.24 Max: 1.46
Current: 1.23
During the past 12 years, KAL Group's highest Current Ratio was 1.46. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.24.
JSE:KAL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 65.29% of 1138
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.555
vs JSE:KAL: 1.23
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
KAL Group Current Ratio Related Terms
KAL Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAL Group's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:KAL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
KAL Group Current Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a Current Ratio of 1.23 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, KAL Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #743 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is KAL Group's Current Ratio too high?
KAL Group's current Current Ratio of 1.23 is near median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 1.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Current Ratio is 1.56. KAL Group's value of 1.23 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #743 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KAL Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAL Group's Current Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #743 out of 1138 companies for Current Ratio. This places KAL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.56. KAL Group's value of 1.23 is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KAL Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.56, KAL Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.56, based on 1,138 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KAL Group's current Current Ratio of 1.23 is 20.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current Current Ratio is 1.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 Current Ratio is 1.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 20.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.56. KAL Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current Current Ratio is 1.23 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:
Current Ratio: 1.23 (near median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#743 of 1138)
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 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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