CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Short-Term Debt: R4.9 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:CAC CAFCA Ltd JSE:CAC
70 GF Score
Price R5.95
GF Value R16.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is CAFCA Short-Term Debt?

CAFCA JSE:CAC 70 Short-Term Debt is R4.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R16.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CAFCA's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R4.9 Mil.

CAFCA's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2025 (R0.0 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R10.9 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (R10.9 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R4.9 Mil).

CAFCA's annual Short-Term Debt stayed the same from Sep. 2018 (R0.0 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R0.0 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (R0.0 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R10.9 Mil).

CAFCA 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.

CAFCA Short-Term Debt Related Terms

CAFCA Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAFCA's Short-Term Debt can be seen below:

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CAFCA Short-Term Debt Chart

CAFCA Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep24 Sep25
Short-Term Debt
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CAFCA Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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JSE:CAC
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of R4.9 Mil mean?
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a Short-Term Debt of R4.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is CAFCA's Short-Term Debt too high?
CAFCA's current Short-Term Debt is R4.9 Mil. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's Short-Term Debt compare to VRT and BE?
CAFCA's Short-Term Debt of R4.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Industrial Products 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. CAFCA's current Short-Term Debt is R4.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA (JSE:CAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.64, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 64.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R4.9 Mil. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current Short-Term Debt is R4.9 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 64.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R16.64. GuruFocus considers CAFCA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:

  • Short-Term Debt: R4.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: R16.64 vs. price of R5.95 (64.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CAFCA Business Description

Other Exchanges CAFCA.ZW:Zimbabwe
Address 54 Lytton Road, Workington, Harare, ZWE
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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