CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) Short-Term Debt: R590 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:CAA CA Sales Holdings Ltd JSE:CAA
84 GF Score
Price R13.20
GF Value R16.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CAles Holdings Short-Term Debt?

CAles Holdings JSE:CAA +1.46% 84 Short-Term Debt is R590 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R16.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

CAles Holdings's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R590 Mil.

CAles Holdings's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2024 (R369 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R0 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (R0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R590 Mil).

CAles Holdings's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (R525 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R369 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (R369 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R590 Mil).

CAles Holdings Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

CAles Holdings Short-Term Debt Related Terms

CAles Holdings Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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CAles Holdings Short-Term Debt Chart

CAles Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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CAles Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of R590 Mil mean?
CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) has a Short-Term Debt of R590 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is CAles Holdings' Short-Term Debt too high?
CAles Holdings' current Short-Term Debt is R590 Mil. Overall, CAles Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAles Holdings' Short-Term Debt compare to CTAS and CPRT?
CAles Holdings' Short-Term Debt of R590 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Business Services company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. CAles Holdings's current Short-Term Debt is R590 Mil. 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 R16.01, compared to a current price of R13.20 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R590 Mil. CAles Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA), the current Short-Term Debt is R590 Mil 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 R13.20 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R16.01. GuruFocus considers CAles Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAA:

  • Short-Term Debt: R590 Mil
  • GF Value™: R16.01 vs. price of R13.20 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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.

CAles Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CAS:Botswana
Address 254 Hall Street, 1st Floor, Building C, Westend Office Park, Die Hoewes, Centurion, GT, ZAF, 0157
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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