The Spar Group (South Africa) Overview
- Year Founded
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1963
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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6,778
- Stock Symbol
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SPP
- Investments
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9
- Share Price
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$2.78
- (As of Friday Closing)
The Spar Group (South Africa) General Information
Description
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
Contact Information
Website
www.thespargroup.comCorporate Office
- The Umhlanga Arch, 1 Ncondo Place
- Umhlanga Ridge
- Durban, 4320
- South Africa
Corporate Office
- The Umhlanga Arch, 1 Ncondo Place
- Umhlanga Ridge
- Durban, 4320
- South Africa
The Spar Group (South Africa) Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, The Spar Group (South Africa)’s stock price is $2.78. Its current market cap is $536M.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.78 | $2.94 | $2.33 - $6.39 | $536M | 1.51M | -$0.13 |
The Spar Group (South Africa) Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2026, The Spar Group (South Africa) has a trailing 12-month revenue of $7.7B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 30-Sep-2025 | FY 2024 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2023 30-Sep-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,488,830 | 1,951,155 | 2,990,316 | 2,637,009 |
| Revenue | 7,698,868 | 7,262,728 | 7,055,780 | 8,031,558 |
| EBITDA | 138,992 | 197,952 | 265,901 | 260,418 |
| Net Income | (24,314) | (266,741) | 18,956 | 22,006 |
| Total Assets | 2,605,182 | 2,674,819 | 3,425,831 | 3,255,121 |
| Total Debt | 977,647 | 943,328 | 1,420,853 | 1,419,629 |
The Spar Group (South Africa) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
The Spar Group (South Africa) Comparisons
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The Spar Group (South Africa) Competitors (5)
One of The Spar Group (South Africa)’s 5 competitors is United Natural Foods, a Corporation company based in Providence, RI.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Natural Foods | Corporation | Providence, RI | ||||
| Sysco | Corporation | Houston, TX | ||||
| Merchants Distributors | Corporation | Hickory, NC | ||||
| C&S Wholesale Grocers | Private Debt Financed | Keene, NH | ||||
| Mclane | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Temple, TX |
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The Spar Group (South Africa) Investments & Acquisitions (9)
The Spar Group (South Africa)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with APTEKOR Wholesale. The deal was made on 23-Oct-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTEKOR Wholesale | 23-Oct-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors (Healthcare) | ||
| BWG Group | 01-Jan-2021 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| SPAR Handels | 01-Jan-2021 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Department Stores | ||
| Monteagle Africa | 06-Mar-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Logistics | ||
| Piotr i Pawel | 01-Oct-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Department Stores |
The Spar Group (South Africa) ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
20.47 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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The Spar Group (South Africa) Exits (2)
The Spar Group (South Africa)’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2021 from SPAR Handels. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR Handels | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed |
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| SPAR Handels | 10-Mar-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
The Spar Group (South Africa) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Buys Pharmacy at Spar | Carletonville, South Africa | 1993 | |
| APTEKOR Wholesale | Citrusdal, South Africa | 1975 | |
| Appleby Westward Group | Saltash, United Kingdom | 1968 |
The Spar Group (South Africa) FAQs
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When was The Spar Group (South Africa) founded?
The Spar Group (South Africa) was founded in 1963.
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Where is The Spar Group (South Africa) headquartered?
The Spar Group (South Africa) is headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
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What is the size of The Spar Group (South Africa)?
The Spar Group (South Africa) has 6,778 total employees.
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What industry is The Spar Group (South Africa) in?
The Spar Group (South Africa)’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
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Is The Spar Group (South Africa) a private or public company?
The Spar Group (South Africa) is a Public company.
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What is The Spar Group (South Africa)’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for The Spar Group (South Africa) is SPP.
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What is the current stock price of The Spar Group (South Africa)?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of The Spar Group (South Africa) is $2.78.
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What is the current market cap of The Spar Group (South Africa)?
The current market capitalization of The Spar Group (South Africa) is $536M.
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What is The Spar Group (South Africa)’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for The Spar Group (South Africa) is $7.7B.
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Who are The Spar Group (South Africa)’s competitors?
United Natural Foods, Sysco, Merchants Distributors, C&S Wholesale Grocers, and Mclane are competitors of The Spar Group (South Africa).
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What is The Spar Group (South Africa)’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
The Spar Group (South Africa)’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.13.
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