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CAles HoldingsBOT:CAS 97 Net Margin % is 6.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 3.15. 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 1,073 Business Services companies, CAles Holdings ranks better than 57.97% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. CAles Holdings's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was BWP363 Mil. CAles Holdings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was BWP5,547 Mil. Therefore, CAles Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAles Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOT:CAS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62 Med: 3.15 Max: 5.4
Current: 5.4
BOT:CAS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.97% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs BOT:CAS: 5.40
CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CAles Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
CAles Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAles Holdings's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CAles Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CAles Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAles Holdings's Net 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.
CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS) has a Net Margin % of 6.54% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, CAles Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #451 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is CAles Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
CAles Holdings' current Net Margin % of 6.54% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 5.40. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. CAles Holdings' value of 6.54% is 71.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #451 out of 1073 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' Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #451 out of 1073 companies for Net Margin %. This puts CAles Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. CAles Holdings' value of 6.54% is 71.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CAles Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 5.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 3.82, CAles Holdings has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAles Holdings's current Net Margin % of 6.54% is 71.2% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAles Holdings's current Net Margin % is 6.54%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 3.15. 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 Net Margin % is 6.54%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 71.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.82. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (BOT:CAS), the current Net Margin % is 6.54% 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:
Net Margin %: 6.54% (108% above median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: BWP15.18 vs. price of BWP14.15 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% above the Business Services median (#451 of 1073)
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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