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CALGRO M3 HOLDINGS LIMITED - Unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2026

Calgro M3 Holdings Limited
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What this filing means

Calgro M3's interim results show a flat core business with a bright spot in Memorial Parks. Group revenue rose just 1.22% to R465 million, while EPS and HEPS both fell roughly 5% to 78.99 cents per share, and net debt to equity climbed to 0.86 from 0.74. The Memorial Parks segment grew revenue 20.04% to R47.81 million with a 54.78% gross margin, but it remains too small at around 10% of group revenue to offset the constrained residential development segment. No interim dividend was declared, consistent with the prior year.

Calgro M3's main affordable-housing business is treading water in a tough market — revenue barely moved and profit per share slipped about 5%. The company's memorial parks business is growing nicely, but it is still a small part of the whole. The balance sheet also carries a bit more debt than six months ago. So this is a steady-but-constrained half-year, not a deterioration, but also not a reason to get excited.

Bull case

  • Memorial Parks revenue increased by 20.04% to R47.81 million, driven by grave sale volumes up 16.21% and burials up 19.19%.
  • Memorial Parks delivered a 54.78% gross profit margin, up from 50.39%, while cash collections increased by 17.84% to R60.83 million.
  • Group gross profit margin was sustained at 29.46%, above the 20%-25% strategic target.
  • Group revenue increased by 1.22% to R465 million.
  • The Group holds in excess of 1 418 opportunities under construction or in stock, with approximately 55% sold through guaranteed off-take agreements.

Bear case

  • Group net debt to equity increased to 0.86 from 0.74 in February 2026, indicating higher leverage.
  • Group EPS decreased by 4.83% to 78.99 cents per share, while revenue growth was limited to 1.22%.
  • Residential Property Development revenue declined to R417.87 million from R420.20 million despite representing 89.73% of Group revenue.
  • The Group expects affordable-housing demand and recovery to remain affected by macroeconomic and political headwinds.
  • The Cornubia sale remains within due diligence and will become unconditional only afterwards, leaving completion and accounting recognition pending.
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SENS-AI conclusion

A mixed, low-surprise interim print. The core residential development segment is flat to slightly down in a constrained market, while Memorial Parks delivers genuine growth. Rising net debt to equity and a cautious outlook on municipal elections and affordable-housing demand keep the read anchored in the Neutral band. This is confirmation of a constrained operating environment rather than a fresh directional signal. So what: the market still needs evidence that non-core asset disposals complete and net debt actually reduces before the story improves.

The next update on the Cornubia and Vredehoek disposals will show whether the non-core asset sale programme is converting into cash and debt reduction.

Evidence from the filing

  • Memorial Parks revenue increased by 20.04% to R47.81 million, driven by grave sale volumes up 16.21% and burials up 19.19%.

    “In the reporting period, revenue increased by 20.04% to R47.81 million (August 2025: R39.83 million) with the gross profit margin remaining strong at 54.78% (August 2025: 50.39%), this increase was a result of volume growth, with grave sale volumes up 16.21% and burials up 19.19%.”

  • Memorial Parks delivered a 54.78% gross profit margin, up from 50.39%, while cash collections increased by 17.84% to R60.83 million.

    “Total cash collections increased by 17.84% to R60.83 million (August 2025: R51.61 million).”

  • Group gross profit margin was sustained at 29.46%, above the 20%-25% strategic target.

    “Gross profit margin sustained at 29.46% (2025: 29.43%) — above the 20%-25% strategic target”

  • Group revenue increased by 1.22% to R465 million.

    “Group revenue increased by 1.22% to R465 million (August 2025: R460 million)”

  • The Group holds in excess of 1 418 opportunities under construction or in stock, with approximately 55% sold through guaranteed off-take agreements.

    “The Group currently holds in excess of 1 418 opportunities under construction and/or stock on hand, of which approximately 55% has been sold to rental investors through guaranteed off-take agreements.”

  • Group net debt to equity increased to 0.86 from 0.74 in February 2026, indicating higher leverage.

    “Net debt to equity at 0.86 (February 2026: 0.74)”

  • Group EPS decreased by 4.83% to 78.99 cents per share, while revenue growth was limited to 1.22%.

    “Earnings per share (“EPS”) decreased by 4.83% to 78.99 cents per share (August 2025: 83.00”

  • Residential Property Development revenue declined to R417.87 million from R420.20 million despite representing 89.73% of Group revenue.

    “This segment remains a significant contributor, accounting for 89.73% of Group revenue. The segment generated R417.87 million (August 2025: R420.20 million) of revenue.”

  • The Group expects affordable-housing demand and recovery to remain affected by macroeconomic and political headwinds.

    “Looking ahead, the Group expects the operating environment to remain constrained, with end-user demand and the pace of recovery in the affordable housing market continuing to be affected by broader macroeconomic and political headwinds.”

  • The Cornubia sale remains within due diligence and will become unconditional only afterwards, leaving completion and accounting recognition pending.

    “Cornubia: The Group has accepted an offer to purchase. The buyer is within the due diligence period, after which the sale will become unconditional and be recognised in the Group’s accounting records.”
Category
Results
Event posture
No Edge
Published
Oct 19, 2026

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