CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) Total Operating Expense: R1,235 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:CAA CA Sales Holdings Ltd JSE:CAA
84 GF Score
Price R13.49
GF Value R15.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CAles Holdings Total Operating Expense?

CAles Holdings JSE:CAA +2.98% 84 Total Operating Expense is R1,235 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

CAles Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R602 Mil. CAles Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,235 Mil.

CAles Holdings Total Operating Expense Related Terms

CAles Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

CAles Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 722.43 891.22 1,072.72 1,167.72 1,235.19

CAles Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Operating Expense 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 673.02 578.64 589.08 632.73 602.47
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CAles Holdings Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R1,235 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of R1,235 Mil mean?
CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA) has a Total Operating Expense of R1,235 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors.
Is CAles Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
CAles Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is R1,235 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' Total Operating Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
CAles Holdings' Total Operating Expense of R1,235 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 Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CAles Holdings and its competitors. CAles Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is R1,235 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 R15.92, compared to a current price of R13.49 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R1,235 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAles Holdings (JSE:CAA), the current Total Operating Expense is R1,235 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 R13.49 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: R1,235 Mil
  • GF Value™: R15.92 vs. price of R13.49 (15.3% 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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