KAL Group (JSE:KAL) OCF Yield %: 27.52 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 57% Above Median

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JSE:KAL KAL Group Ltd JSE:KAL
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Price R50.00
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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is KAL Group OCF Yield %?

KAL Group JSE:KAL 93 OCF Yield % is 27.52 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 17.54. 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 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks better than 83.39% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, KAL Group's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is R967 Mil, and Market Cap is R3,416 Mil. Therefore, KAL Group's OCF Yield % for today is 27.52%.

The historical rank and industry rank for KAL Group's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:KAL' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 17.54   Max: 34.78
Current: 27.52


During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Yield % of KAL Group was 34.78%. The lowest was 2.30%. And the median was 17.54%.

JSE:KAL's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
83.39% of 1132 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.07 vs JSE:KAL: 27.52

KAL Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


KAL Group OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


KAL Group OCF Yield % Related Terms


KAL Group OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAL Group's OCF Yield % 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.

KAL Group OCF Yield % Chart

KAL Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Yield %
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KAL Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.63 35.24 4.77 65.23 0.21

JSE:KAL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group's OCF Yield % falls into.


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KAL Group OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

KAL Group's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=1031.518 / 2953.65813
=34.92%

KAL Group's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=3.309 * 2 / 3219.8616
=0.21%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 27.52 mean?
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a OCF Yield % of 27.52 as of Aug. 22, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 17.54. Over the past decade, KAL Group's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.30 to 34.78. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #188 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is KAL Group's OCF Yield % too high?
KAL Group's current OCF Yield % of 27.52 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 17.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 34.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Yield % is 8.07. KAL Group's value of 27.52 is 241% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #188 out of 1132 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 OCF Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #188 out of 1132 companies for OCF Yield %. This places KAL Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 8.07. KAL Group's value of 27.52 is 241% above this benchmark. Historically, KAL Group's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.30 to 34.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.54 vs. the industry median of 8.07, KAL Group 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.07, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KAL Group's current OCF Yield % of 27.52 is 241% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Yield % is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current OCF Yield % is 27.52, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 17.54. 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 OCF Yield % is 27.52, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 17.54 and 241% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.07. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current OCF Yield % is 27.52 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:

  • OCF Yield %: 27.52 (57% above median its 10-year median of 17.54)
  • GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 241% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#188 of 1132)

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 Business Description

Address 1 Westhoven Street, Suite 110, , Private Bag X3041, Cape Winelands, Paarl, WC, ZAF, 7646
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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