Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.33% (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:FTH Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd JSE:FTH
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What is Frontier Transport Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Frontier Transport Holdings JSE:FTH 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R74 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R718 Mil. Therefore, Frontier Transport Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.33%.


Frontier Transport Holdings  (JSE:FTH) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Frontier Transport Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Frontier Transport Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Transport 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Frontier Transport Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Frontier Transport Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frontier Transport Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Frontier Transport Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -63.652/( (434.182+772.598)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -63.652/603.39
=10.55 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=335.346 + 98.836
=434.182

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=589.471 + 183.127
=772.598

Frontier Transport Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -74.19/( (664.195+772.598)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -74.19/718.3965
=10.33 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=514.04 + 150.155
=664.195

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=589.471 + 183.127
=772.598

* 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 (Mar. 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 10.33% mean?
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.33% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.33%. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UNP and CSX?
Frontier Transport Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.33% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.75, compared to a current price of R6.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.33%. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.33% as of Mar. 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R6.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.75. GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.33%
  • GF Value™: R6.75 vs. price of R6.00 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Frontier Transport Holdings Business Description

Address 103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7460
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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