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The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CAA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.17
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CAles Holdings was 0.17. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.16.
JSE:CAA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.55% of 514
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs JSE:CAA: 0.17
During the past 12 months, CAles Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
CAles Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
CAles Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio 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:CAA vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
CAles Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (JSE:CAA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, CAles Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #64 out of 514 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is CAles Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CAles Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.17. Based on the distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #64 out of 514 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CAles Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAles Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CAles Holdings ranks #64 out of 514 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CAles Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, CAles Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.17 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAles Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 (JSE:CAA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.92, compared to a current price of R13.49 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. CAles Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (JSE:CAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAles Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R13.49 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.92.
GuruFocus considers CAles Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R15.92 vs. price of R13.49 (15.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAA 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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