Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) Interest Coverage: 2.09 (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median


JSE:GRT Growthpoint Properties Ltd JSE:GRT
54 GF Score
Price R17.23
GF Value R8.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Growthpoint Properties Interest Coverage?

Growthpoint Properties JSE:GRT +1.41% 54 Interest Coverage is 2.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates JSE:GRT with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 REITs companies, Growthpoint Properties ranks worse than 70.53% 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. Growthpoint Properties's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R4,376 Mil. Growthpoint Properties's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-2,095 Mil. Growthpoint Properties's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.09. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Growthpoint Properties Ltd interest coverage is 1.94, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Growthpoint Properties's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:GRT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 2.69   Max: 3.17
Current: 1.94


JSE:GRT's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
70.53% of 699 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.11 vs JSE:GRT: 1.94

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


Growthpoint Properties  (JSE:GRT) 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 .


Growthpoint Properties Interest Coverage Related Terms


Growthpoint Properties Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Growthpoint Properties'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.

Growthpoint Properties Interest Coverage Chart

Growthpoint Properties Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.69 2.70 2.03 1.61 1.81

Growthpoint Properties Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage 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 1.72 1.51 1.81 1.81 2.09

JSE:GRT vs VICI, WPC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Growthpoint Properties'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.


Growthpoint Properties Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Growthpoint Properties's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Growthpoint Properties's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Growthpoint Properties 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.

Growthpoint Properties'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, Growthpoint Properties's Interest Expense was R-4,782 Mil. Its Operating Income was R8,646 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R53,479 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*8646/-4782
=1.81

Growthpoint Properties's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Growthpoint Properties's Interest Expense was R-2,095 Mil. Its Operating Income was R4,376 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R64,501 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4376/-2095
=2.09

* 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 2.09 mean?
Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) has a Interest Coverage of 2.09 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Growthpoint Properties and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Growthpoint Properties' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.61 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Growthpoint Properties ranks #493 out of 699 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Growthpoint Properties' Interest Coverage too high?
Growthpoint Properties' current Interest Coverage of 2.09 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 3.17. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.11. Growthpoint Properties' value of 2.09 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Growthpoint Properties ranks #493 out of 699 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Growthpoint Properties has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Growthpoint Properties' Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Growthpoint Properties ranks #493 out of 699 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Growthpoint Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.11. Growthpoint Properties' value of 2.09 is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Growthpoint Properties' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.61 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Growthpoint Properties has consistently been below the industry average. 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.11, based on 699 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. Growthpoint Properties's current Interest Coverage of 2.09 is 32.8% below the industry median. 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 Growthpoint Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Growthpoint Properties's current Interest Coverage is 2.09, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Growthpoint Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.62, compared to a current price of R17.23 — trading 99.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.09, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 32.8% below the REITs industry median of 3.11. Growthpoint Properties' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 11 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 Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT), the current Interest Coverage is 2.09 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 Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Growthpoint Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R17.23 is trading 99.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.62. GuruFocus considers Growthpoint Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:GRT:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.09 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.69)
  • GF Value™: R8.62 vs. price of R17.23 (99.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.8% below the REITs median (#493 of 699)

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


Growthpoint Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges G5JA:Germany
Address 1 Sandton Drive, The Place, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Growthpoint Properties Ltd is an international property company mainly engaged in owning and managing property assets in South Africa, Eastern Europe, Australia, and the UK. Its portfolio comprises various kinds of properties such as office parks, office warehouses, motor outlets, logistics and industrial parks, shopping centres, etc. The group's operating segments are Retail, Office, Logistics and Industrial, Trading and Development, V&A Waterfront, GHPH, GSAH, Lango, GOZ, and GWI. Maximum revenue is generated from its Retail segment, which includes income generated from a portfolio of properties, comprising shopping centres, with the balance being standalone, single-tenanted properties. It includes regional, community, neighbourhood, retail warehouses and speciality centres.
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