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CAles HoldingsBOT:CAS 97 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates BOT:CAS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of BWP15.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Business Services companies, CAles Holdings ranks better than 57.47% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAles Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOT:CAS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.24
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CAles Holdings was 0.37. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.32.
BOT:CAS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.47% of 957
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs BOT:CAS: 0.24
CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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CAles Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CAles Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAles Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
BOT:CAS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CAles Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CAles Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAles Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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 (BOT:CAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, CAles Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #407 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is CAles Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
CAles Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.37. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. CAles Holdings' value of 0.24 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #407 out of 957 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-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #407 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts CAles Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. CAles Holdings' value of 0.24 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CAles Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.33, 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-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAles Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 27.3% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAles Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 BWP15.21, compared to a current price of BWP14.15 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 27.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BWP15.21.
GuruFocus considers CAles Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOT:CAS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: BWP15.21 vs. price of BWP14.15 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Business Services median (#407 of 957)
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.
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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