Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 29.04% (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:OMN Omnia Holdings Ltd JSE:OMN
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Price R100.93
GF Value R75.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Omnia Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Omnia Holdings JSE:OMN +2.03% 70 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:OMN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R75.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Omnia Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R230 Mil. Omnia Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R792 Mil. Therefore, Omnia Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.04%.


Omnia Holdings  (JSE:OMN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Omnia Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Omnia Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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Omnia Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Omnia Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Omnia Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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JSE:OMN vs MMM, HON: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Omnia 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.


Omnia Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Omnia Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Omnia 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  *  -225/( (669+654)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -225/661.5
=34.01 %

where

Omnia 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  *  -230/( (930+654)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -230/792
=29.04 %

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 (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 29.04% mean?
Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 29.04% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Omnia Holdings and its competitors.
Is Omnia Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Omnia Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.04%. Overall, Omnia Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Omnia Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MMM and HON?
Omnia Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 29.04% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Conglomerates 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 Omnia Holdings and its competitors. Omnia Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Omnia Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R75.88, compared to a current price of R100.93 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.04%. Omnia Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 29.04% 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 Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omnia Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R100.93 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of R75.88. GuruFocus considers Omnia Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:OMN:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 29.04%
  • GF Value™: R75.88 vs. price of R100.93 (33% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Omnia Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges OHZ:Germany
Address Omnia House, Building H, Monte Circle Office Park, 178 Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Omnia Holdings Ltd is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products through its subsidiaries. The firm is divided into three segments based on the end customer. The mining segment sells explosives and mining accessories to the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. The agriculture segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells fertilizers and nutrients to the agricultural industry. The chemicals segment sells chemicals used to treat drinking water, as well as chemicals used to produce renewable energy materials and animal nutrition products. The vast majority of revenue comes from the agriculture segment, and the company's primary geographic market is South Africa.
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