EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.87% (As of Dec. 2025)

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GF Value R6.20
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What is EPE Capital Partners Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

EPE Capital Partners JSE:EPE -0.96% 57 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.87% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:EPE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.20 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. EPE Capital Partners's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R9.0 Mil. EPE Capital Partners's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R82.5 Mil. Therefore, EPE Capital Partners's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.87%.


EPE Capital Partners  (JSE:EPE) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


EPE Capital Partners Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


EPE Capital Partners Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

EPE Capital Partners Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

EPE Capital Partners Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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EPE Capital Partners Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:EPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, EPE Capital Partners'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.


EPE Capital Partners Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EPE Capital Partners's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EPE Capital Partners's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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EPE Capital Partners Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

EPE Capital Partners's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -39.302/( (522.465+82.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -39.302/302.4825
=12.99 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=522.465 + 0
=522.465

EPE Capital Partners's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -8.964/( (82.5+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -8.964/82.5
=10.87 %

where

* 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 10.87% mean?
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.87% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on EPE Capital Partners and its competitors.
Is EPE Capital Partners' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
EPE Capital Partners' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.87%. Overall, EPE Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPE Capital Partners' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to BLK and BX?
EPE Capital Partners' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.87% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Asset Management 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 EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. EPE Capital Partners's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPE Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.20, compared to a current price of R5.15 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.87%. EPE Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.87% as of Dec. 2025. 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R5.15 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.20. GuruFocus considers EPE Capital Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EPE:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.87%
  • GF Value™: R6.20 vs. price of R5.15 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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


EPE Capital Partners Business Description

Address C/o Ocorian Corporate Services (Mauritius) Limited, Wall Street, Level 6, Tower A, 1 Exchange Square, Ebene, MUS
EPE Capital Partners Ltd is an investment holding company that provides shareholders with long-term capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of unlisted private equity-type assets. The company invests predominantly in South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan Africa region by participating in funds or co-investments managed by Ethos Private Equity. Its portfolio spans various sectors with a focus on private equity investments. EPE generates revenue through returns on these investments, relying on asset value growth and income from its portfolio companies.
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