CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 36% Below Median

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BOT:CAS CA Sales Holdings Ltd BOT:CAS
97 GF Score
Price BWP14.15
GF Value BWP15.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CAles Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

CAles Holdings BOT:CAS 97 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates BOT:CAS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of BWP15.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Business Services companies, CAles Holdings ranks better than 65.47% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

CAles Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was BWP522 Mil. CAles Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was BWP200 Mil. CAles Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was BWP1,048 Mil. CAles Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.69.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for CAles Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BOT:CAS' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1.08   Max: 1.57
Current: 0.82

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CAles Holdings was 1.57. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.08.

BOT:CAS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.47% of 837 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs BOT:CAS: 0.82

CAles Holdings  (BOT:CAS) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


CAles Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CAles Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAles Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

CAles Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CAles Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.08 0.96 0.76 0.82

CAles Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.88 0.64 1.10 0.69

BOT:CAS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CAles Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CAles Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CAles Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CAles Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

CAles Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(521.661 + 200.029) / 882.696
=0.82

CAles Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(521.661 + 200.029) / 1048.072
=0.69

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 mean?
CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CAles Holdings. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, CAles Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #289 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is CAles Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CAles Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.57. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. CAles Holdings' value of 0.69 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #289 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CAles Holdings has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAles Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #289 out of 837 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CAles Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. CAles Holdings' value of 0.69 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CAles Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.60, CAles Holdings 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 837 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAles Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 56.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CAles Holdings. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAles Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. 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 (BOT:CAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BWP15.19, compared to a current price of BWP14.15 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 56.9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.60. CAles Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 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 (BOT:CAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAles Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BWP14.15 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of BWP15.19. GuruFocus considers CAles Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOT:CAS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.69 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: BWP15.19 vs. price of BWP14.15 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% below the Business Services median (#289 of 837)

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


CAles Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CAA:South Africa
Address 254 Hall Street, 1st Floor, Building C, Westend Office Park, Die Hoewes, Centurion, GT, ZAF, 0157
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.
97GF Score

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