Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:GPL Grand Parade Investments Ltd JSE:GPL
36 GF Score
Price R1.86
GF Value R0.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Grand Parade Investments Interest Coverage?

Grand Parade Investments JSE:GPL 36 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:GPL with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Restaurants companies, Grand Parade Investments ranks worse than 383141.38% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Grand Parade Investments's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-13.26 Mil. Grand Parade Investments's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-0.04 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


JSE:GPL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 6.46
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Grand Parade Investments  (JSE:GPL) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Grand Parade Investments Interest Coverage Related Terms


Grand Parade Investments Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Grand Parade Investments Interest Coverage Chart

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JSE:GPL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.


Grand Parade Investments Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Grand Parade Investments Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Grand Parade Investments's Interest Expense was R-0.26 Mil. Its Operating Income was R-47.29 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1.66 Mil.

Grand Parade Investments did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Grand Parade Investments's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Grand Parade Investments's Interest Expense was R-0.04 Mil. Its Operating Income was R-13.26 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1.22 Mil.

Grand Parade Investments did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Parade Investments ranks #999999 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Grand Parade Investments' Interest Coverage too high?
Grand Parade Investments' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Grand Parade Investments ranks #999999 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grand Parade Investments has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Parade Investments' Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Grand Parade Investments ranks #999999 out of 261 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Grand Parade Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.46, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Parade Investments's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Parade Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.81, compared to a current price of R1.86 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Grand Parade Investments' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.86 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.81. GuruFocus considers Grand Parade Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:GPL:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: R0.81 vs. price of R1.86 (129.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Grand Parade Investments Business Description

Address 109 Rosmead Avenue, First Floor, Block D, Kenilworth Racecourse, Kenilworth, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7780
Grand Parade Investments Ltd is an empowerment company. The company's operating segments include Food, gaming, and leisure. It generates maximum revenue from the Gaming and Leisure segment. The gaming and leisure segment includes SunWest, Sun Slots, Worcester Casino, and Infinity Gaming Africa.
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