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KAL GroupJSE:KAL 92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.21 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 8.57. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R43.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAL Group ranks better than 87% on this metric.
KAL Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 8.57 Max: 15.45
Current: 10.21
During the past 12 years, KAL Group's highest Yield on Cost was 15.45. The lowest was 3.74. And the median was 8.57.
JSE:KAL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 87% of 577
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs JSE:KAL: 10.21
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
KAL Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:KAL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of KAL Group is calculated as
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.21 as of Aug. 22, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 8.57. Over the past decade, KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.74 to 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #75 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KAL Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.21 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 15.45. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. KAL Group's value of 10.21 is 216.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #75 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KAL Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAL Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAL Group ranks #75 out of 577 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places KAL Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. KAL Group's value of 10.21 is 216.1% above this benchmark. Historically, KAL Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.74 to 15.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 3.23, KAL Group has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.23, based on 577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KAL Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.21 is 216.1% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAL Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.21, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 8.57. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.21, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 216.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.23. KAL Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.21 as of Aug. 22, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.21 (19% above median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#75 of 577)
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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