KAL Group (JSE:KAL) Other Operating Expense: R2,485 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:KAL KAL Group Ltd JSE:KAL
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Price R50.00
GF Value R43.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is KAL Group Other Operating Expense?

KAL Group JSE:KAL 93 Other Operating Expense is R2,485 Mil 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.

KAL Group's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,164 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,485 Mil.

KAL Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2025 (R1,112 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R1,321 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (R1,321 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R1,164 Mil).

KAL Group's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2023 (R766 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R807 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 (R807 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R855 Mil).

KAL Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAL Group's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

KAL Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Other Operating Expense
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KAL Group Semi-Annual Data
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KAL Group Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R2,485 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of R2,485 Mil mean?
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a Other Operating Expense of R2,485 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors.
Is KAL Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
KAL Group's current Other Operating Expense is R2,485 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
KAL Group's Other Operating Expense of R2,485 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. KAL Group's current Other Operating Expense is R2,485 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense is R2,485 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current Other Operating Expense is R2,485 Mil 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:

  • Other Operating Expense: R2,485 Mil
  • GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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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