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KAL GroupJSE:KAL 93 FCF Margin % is -0.96% as of Mar. 2026. 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 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks better than 54.16% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. KAL Group's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-109 Mil. KAL Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R11,357 Mil. Therefore, KAL Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.96%.
The historical data trend for KAL Group's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -0.96% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #518 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is KAL Group's FCF Margin % too high?
KAL Group's current FCF Margin % is -0.96%. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #518 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #518 out of 1130 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts KAL Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.06, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current FCF Margin % is -0.96%. 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 FCF Margin % is -0.96%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current FCF Margin % is -0.96% 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:
FCF Margin %: -0.96%
GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
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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