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KAL GroupJSE:KAL 93 Quick Ratio is 0.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.82. 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 1,137 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks worse than 51.72% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. KAL Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.
KAL Group has a quick ratio of 0.82. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAL Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.82 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.82
During the past 12 years, KAL Group's highest Quick Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.82.
JSE:KAL's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 51.72% of 1137
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs JSE:KAL: 0.82
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
KAL Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
KAL Group Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAL Group's Quick 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:KAL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
KAL Group Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
KAL Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a Quick Ratio of 0.82 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, KAL Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #588 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is KAL Group's Quick Ratio too high?
KAL Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 0.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.85. KAL Group's value of 0.82 is 3.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #588 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #588 out of 1137 companies for Quick Ratio. This places KAL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.85. KAL Group's value of 0.82 is 3.5% below this benchmark. Historically, KAL Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.85, KAL Group 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.85, based on 1,137 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KAL Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 3.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.82. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 3.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.85. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current Quick Ratio is 0.82 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.82 (near median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#588 of 1137)
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 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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