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CAles HoldingsJSE:CAA +2.98%83 Days Inventory is 29.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 30.02. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, CAles Holdings ranks worse than 53.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAles Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CAA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.48 Med: 30.02 Max: 34.44
Current: 32.62
During the past 10 years, CAles Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 34.44. The lowest was 24.48. And the median was 30.02.
JSE:CAA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 53.34% of 673
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.28
vs JSE:CAA: 32.62
CAles Holdings's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (28.94) to Dec. 2025 (29.76).
It might indicate that CAles Holdings's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CAles Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.13.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CAles Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.
CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CAles Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CAles Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
CAles Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
CAles Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAles Holdings's Days Inventory 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:CAA vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CAles Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
CAles Holdings Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CAles Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAles Holdings's Days Inventory 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.
CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) has a Days Inventory of 29.76 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.02. Over the past decade, CAles Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 24.48 to 34.44. According to the industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #359 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is CAles Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
CAles Holdings' current Days Inventory of 29.76 is near median its 10-year median of 30.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.48 to a high of 34.44. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. CAles Holdings' value of 29.76 is 17.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #359 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CAles Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAles Holdings' Days Inventory compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #359 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This places CAles Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. CAles Holdings' value of 29.76 is 17.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CAles Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.48 to 34.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.02 vs. the industry median of 25.28, CAles Holdings has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.28, based on 673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAles Holdings's current Days Inventory of 29.76 is 17.7% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAles Holdings's current Days Inventory is 29.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAles Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.92, compared to a current price of R13.49 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.02 and 17.7% above the Business Services industry median of 25.28. CAles Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA), the current Days Inventory is 29.76 as of Dec. 2025. 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 CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAles Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R13.49 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.92.
GuruFocus considers CAles Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAA:
Days Inventory: 29.76 (near median its 10-year median of 30.02)
GF Value™: R15.92 vs. price of R13.49 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% above the Business Services median (#359 of 673)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CA Sales Holdings Ltd operates within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry and delivers services to blue-chip manufacturers. The services include warehousing and distribution, retail execution and advisory, retail support, training, and technology and data solutions. The company's geographical presence across Southern Africa operates in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and other countries. The company generates maximum revenue from the Botswana region.
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