Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.60% (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:SEA Spear REIT Ltd JSE:SEA
64 GF Score
Price R12.81
GF Value R6.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Spear REIT Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Spear REIT JSE:SEA -1.08% 64 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.60% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 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. Spear REIT's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R160.3 Mil. Spear REIT's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,027.6 Mil. Therefore, Spear REIT's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.60%.


Spear REIT  (JSE:SEA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Spear REIT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Spear REIT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spear REIT'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.

Spear REIT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Spear REIT Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Spear REIT Semi-Annual Data
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 23.18 15.50 15.81 17.45 15.60

JSE:SEA vs VICI, WPC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Spear REIT'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.


Spear REIT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Spear REIT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Spear REIT Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Spear REIT'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  *  -150.289/( (1593.359+2040.054)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -150.289/1816.7065
=8.27 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1063.57 + 529.789
=1593.359

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1938.202 + 101.852
=2040.054

Spear REIT'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  *  -160.274/( (15.069+2040.054)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -160.274/1027.5615
=15.60 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0 + 15.069
=15.069

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1938.202 + 101.852
=2040.054

* 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 15.60% mean?
Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.60% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Spear REIT and its competitors.
Is Spear REIT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Spear REIT's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.60%. Overall, Spear REIT has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spear REIT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VICI and WPC?
Spear REIT's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.60% can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the REITs 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 Spear REIT and its competitors. Spear REIT's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spear REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.85, compared to a current price of R12.81 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.60%. Spear REIT's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 12 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 Spear REIT (JSE:SEA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.60% 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 Spear REIT (JSE:SEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spear REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R12.81 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of R6.85. GuruFocus considers Spear REIT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SEA:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.60%
  • GF Value™: R6.85 vs. price of R12.81 (87% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 12 warning signs

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


Spear REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 2 Long Street, PO Box 50, 16th Floor, Observatory, 7935, Cape Town, ZAF, 8001
Spear REIT Ltd is a real estate investment trust. The company has five segments Industrial, Commercial, Retail, Development, and Non-property. The company generates majority of revenue from Industrial segment. The industrial portfolio comprises a diverse range of multi-let industrial properties, warehouses, logistics parks, and urban logistics facilities. The company has presence in Cape.
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