Vunani (JSE:VUN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 46.29% (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:VUN Vunani Ltd JSE:VUN
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What is Vunani Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Vunani JSE:VUN 83 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 46.29% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:VUN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 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. Vunani's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R19.6 Mil. Vunani's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R42.2 Mil. Therefore, Vunani's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 46.29%.


Vunani  (JSE:VUN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Vunani Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Vunani Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vunani'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.

Vunani Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Vunani Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Vunani 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 51.51 22.16 54.69 19.87 46.29

JSE:VUN vs MS, GS, SCHW: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Vunani'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.


Vunani Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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Vunani Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Vunani'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  *  -13.993/( (44.388+43.983)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -13.993/44.1855
=31.67 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.466 + 32.922
=44.388

Total Debt  (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.804 + 32.179
=43.983

Vunani'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  *  -19.552/( (40.496+43.983)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -19.552/42.2395
=46.29 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8.117 + 32.379
=40.496

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.804 + 32.179
=43.983

* 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 46.29% mean?
Vunani (JSE:VUN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 46.29% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Vunani and its competitors.
Is Vunani's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Vunani's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 46.29%. Overall, Vunani has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vunani's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MS and GS?
Vunani's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 46.29% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Capital Markets 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 Vunani and its competitors. Vunani's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 46.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vunani stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vunani (JSE:VUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.72, compared to a current price of R2.50 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 46.29%. Vunani's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Vunani (JSE:VUN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 46.29% 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 Vunani (JSE:VUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vunani stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.50 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.72. GuruFocus considers Vunani to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:VUN:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 46.29%
  • GF Value™: R2.72 vs. price of R2.50 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Vunani Business Description

Address 151 Katherine Street, Vunani House, Vunani Office Park, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Vunani Ltd is a financial services company. The company has five reportable segments: fund management, asset administration, advisory services, institutional securities broking, and insurance. The fund management comprises institutional and retail product offerings, which include equities, bonds, inflation-linked bonds, and property. The advisory segment provides corporate advisory and investment services. The institutional securities broking provides equity, derivative, and capital market trading services for institutional clients. The insurance segment provides short-term insurance, medical aid, individual life, and employee benefits in Eswatini. The asset administration provides beneficiary fund services for minor dependents of deceased retirement fund members.
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