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KAL GroupJSE:KAL 93 Days Inventory is 26.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 48.85. 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. Among 1,095 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KAL Group's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,395 Mil. KAL Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R9,545 Mil.
Hence, KAL Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAL Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.89 Med: 48.85 Max: 59.44
Current: 28.89
During the past 12 years, KAL Group's highest Days Inventory was 59.44. The lowest was 28.89. And the median was 48.85.
JSE:KAL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.48% of 1095
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 102.36
vs JSE:KAL: 28.89
KAL Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (28.33) to Mar. 2026 (26.68).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
KAL Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.84.
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.
KAL Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.
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.
KAL Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
KAL Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
KAL Group Days Inventory Related Terms
KAL Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAL Group'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:KAL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group'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.
KAL Group Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group'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.
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a Days Inventory of 26.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 48.85. Over the past decade, KAL Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 28.89 to 59.44. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #148 out of 1095 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is KAL Group's Days Inventory too high?
KAL Group's current Days Inventory of 26.68 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 48.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.89 to a high of 59.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 102.36. KAL Group's value of 26.68 is 73.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #148 out of 1095 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #148 out of 1095 companies for Days Inventory. This places KAL Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 102.36. KAL Group's value of 26.68 is 73.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KAL Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.89 to 59.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.85 vs. the industry median of 102.36, 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 102.36, based on 1,095 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. KAL Group's current Days Inventory of 26.68 is 73.9% 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 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 KAL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 102.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current Days Inventory is 26.68, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 48.85. 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 Days Inventory is 26.68, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 48.85 and 73.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 102.36. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current Days Inventory is 26.68 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:
Days Inventory: 26.68 (45% below median its 10-year median of 48.85)
GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#148 of 1095)
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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