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CAles HoldingsBOT:CAS 97 Gross Margin % is 16.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 14.99. GuruFocus rates BOT:CAS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of BWP15.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, CAles Holdings ranks worse than 83.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAles Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOT:CAS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.71 Med: 14.99 Max: 16.08
Current: 16.08
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of CAles Holdings was 16.08%. The lowest was 13.71%. And the median was 14.99%.
BOT:CAS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.63% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs BOT:CAS: 16.08
CAles Holdings had a gross margin of 16.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CAles Holdings was 3.00% per year.
CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
CAles Holdings had a gross margin of 16.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
CAles Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
CAles Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAles Holdings's Gross 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.
BOT:CAS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CAles Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
CAles Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CAles Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAles Holdings's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) has a Gross Margin % of 16.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.99. Over the past decade, CAles Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.71 to 16.08. According to the industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #843 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is CAles Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
CAles Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 16.21% is near median its 10-year median of 14.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.71 to a high of 16.08. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. CAles Holdings' value of 16.21% is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #843 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #843 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CAles Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. CAles Holdings' value of 16.21% is 53% below this benchmark. Historically, CAles Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.71 to 16.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.99 vs. the industry median of 34.52, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAles Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 16.21% is 53% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAles Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 16.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.99. 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 BWP15.18, compared to a current price of BWP14.15 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.99 and 53% below the Business Services industry median of 34.52. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS), the current Gross Margin % is 16.21% 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 BWP15.18.
GuruFocus considers CAles Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOT:CAS:
Gross Margin %: 16.21% (near median its 10-year median of 14.99)
GF Value™: BWP15.18 vs. price of BWP14.15 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Business Services median (#843 of 1008)
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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