Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Short-Term Debt: R42 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:LEW Lewis Group Ltd JSE:LEW
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Price R86.71
GF Value R84.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lewis Group Short-Term Debt?

Lewis Group JSE:LEW -6.76% 95 Short-Term Debt is R42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lewis Group's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R42 Mil.

Lewis Group's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2025 (R1,055 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R341 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2025 (R341 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R42 Mil).

Lewis Group's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2024 (R426 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R1,055 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 (R1,055 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R42 Mil).

Lewis Group 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.

Lewis Group Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Lewis Group Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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

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Lewis Group Short-Term Debt Chart

Lewis Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt
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Lewis Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 425.60 1,184.80 1,055.40 340.70 41.60
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of R42 Mil mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Short-Term Debt of R42 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lewis Group's Short-Term Debt too high?
Lewis Group's current Short-Term Debt is R42 Mil. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Short-Term Debt compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Short-Term Debt of R42 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 Short-Term Debt for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Lewis Group's current Short-Term Debt is R42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.22, compared to a current price of R86.71 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R42 Mil. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Short-Term Debt is R42 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R86.71 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.22. GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:

  • Short-Term Debt: R42 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.22 vs. price of R86.71 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Lewis Group Business Description

Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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