The Business Show: Great business model again proves its mettle for Cashbuild in double-digit growth

In tough times, savvy investors tend to overlook the growth hype and focus on stocks with solid management, strong business models, and resilient markets. Building supplies retailer Cashbuild always fitted the bill, but lost its shine after a R350m acquisition didn’t go according to plan. As a result, the share price dropped 20% in the past six months. Cashbuild’s low-key CEO Werner de Jager spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg after this morning’s publication of the FY25 results. There’s a lot for existing and potential shareholders to like about what he shared.