Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.06% (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:CMH Combined Motor Holdings Ltd JSE:CMH
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Price R39.45
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Combined Motor Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Combined Motor Holdings JSE:CMH +1.15% 92 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.06% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CMH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R39.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Combined Motor Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R287 Mil. Combined Motor Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,907 Mil. Therefore, Combined Motor Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.06%.


Combined Motor Holdings  (JSE:CMH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Combined Motor Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Combined Motor Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Combined Motor Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can be seen below:

* 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.

Combined Motor Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Combined Motor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.17 11.98 15.16 15.19 13.77

Combined Motor Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.79 15.47 16.69 15.19 15.06

JSE:CMH vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Combined Motor Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.


Combined Motor Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Combined Motor Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Combined Motor Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Combined Motor Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Combined Motor Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -282.182/( (1966.86+2132.625)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -282.182/2049.7425
=13.77 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=855.027 + 1111.833
=1966.86

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=882.31 + 1250.315
=2132.625

Combined Motor Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -287.186/( (1682.265+2132.625)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -287.186/1907.445
=15.06 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=563.409 + 1118.856
=1682.265

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=882.31 + 1250.315
=2132.625

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.06% mean?
Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.06% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors.
Is Combined Motor Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Combined Motor Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.06%. Overall, Combined Motor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Combined Motor Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CVNA and PAG?
Combined Motor Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.06% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. Combined Motor Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Combined Motor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R39.16, compared to a current price of R39.45 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.06%. Combined Motor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.06% as of Feb. 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R39.45 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R39.16. GuruFocus considers Combined Motor Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CMH:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.06%
  • GF Value™: R39.16 vs. price of R39.45 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Combined Motor Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, ZAF, 4319
Combined Motor Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company engaged in motor retail and distribution, car hire, and financial services. The Company operates through four business segments: Motor Retail and Distribution, which generates maximum revenue and covers passenger, light commercial, and heavy commercial vehicles in both the volume and luxury categories; Car Hire, which offers a range of well-maintained vehicles for short- and long-term hire; Financial Services, which provides insurance underwriting facilities for products sold with new and used vehicles, including coverage for death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, vehicle and component warranties, and vehicle financing through joint ventures with two finance houses; and Corporate Services and Other.
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