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KAL GroupJSE:KAL 93 EV-to-EBIT is 5.94 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 7.43. 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 877 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks better than 82.44% on this metric.
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KAL Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,633 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KAL Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R982 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
KAL Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAL Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
KAL Group's current Enterprise Value is R5,829 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KAL Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R982 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 5.94 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 7.43. Over the past decade, KAL Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.92 to 15.50. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #154 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is KAL Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KAL Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.94 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 15.50. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. KAL Group's value of 5.94 is 54.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #154 out of 877 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #154 out of 877 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KAL Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. KAL Group's value of 5.94 is 54.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KAL Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.92 to 15.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.43 vs. the industry median of 13.07, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.07, based on 877 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KAL Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.94 is 54.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.94, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 7.43. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 5.94, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.43 and 54.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.07. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.94 as of Aug. 22, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.94 (20% below median its 10-year median of 7.43)
GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#154 of 877)
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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