RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) Interest Coverage: 11.69 (As of Feb. 2026) — 100% Below Median


JSE:RHB RH Bophelo Ltd JSE:RHB
70 GF Score
Price R1.65
GF Value R6.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is RH Bophelo Interest Coverage?

RH Bophelo JSE:RHB 70 Interest Coverage is 11.69 as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 5,025.74. GuruFocus rates JSE:RHB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Asset Management companies, RH Bophelo ranks worse than 72.21% 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. RH Bophelo's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R73.49 Mil. RH Bophelo's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-6.29 Mil. RH Bophelo's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.69. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

JSE:RHB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 5025.74   Max: No Debt
Current: 5.36


JSE:RHB's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
72.21% of 475 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 42.97 vs JSE:RHB: 5.36

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


RH Bophelo  (JSE:RHB) 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 .


RH Bophelo Interest Coverage Related Terms


RH Bophelo Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RH Bophelo'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.

RH Bophelo Interest Coverage Chart

RH Bophelo Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 51.48 2.53 0.43 0.00 5.36

RH Bophelo Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.82 0.00 0.79 0.00 11.69

JSE:RHB vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, RH Bophelo'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.


RH Bophelo Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage falls into.


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RH Bophelo 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.

RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, RH Bophelo's Interest Expense was R-11.77 Mil. Its Operating Income was R63.12 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1.62 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*63.12/-11.767
=5.36

RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, RH Bophelo's Interest Expense was R-6.29 Mil. Its Operating Income was R73.49 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1.62 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*73.485/-6.285
=11.69

* 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 11.69 mean?
RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) has a Interest Coverage of 11.69 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on RH Bophelo and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 5,025.74. Over the past decade, RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.43 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #343 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage too high?
RH Bophelo's current Interest Coverage of 11.69 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5,025.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 10,000.00. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 42.97. RH Bophelo's value of 11.69 is 72.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #343 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RH Bophelo has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RH Bophelo's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #343 out of 475 companies for Interest Coverage. This places RH Bophelo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 42.97. RH Bophelo's value of 11.69 is 72.8% below this benchmark. Historically, RH Bophelo's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.43 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5,025.74 vs. the industry median of 42.97, RH Bophelo 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 42.97, based on 475 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. RH Bophelo's current Interest Coverage of 11.69 is 72.8% 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 RH Bophelo and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 42.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RH Bophelo's current Interest Coverage is 11.69, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 5,025.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RH Bophelo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.13, compared to a current price of R1.65 — trading 73.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.69, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5,025.74 and 72.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 42.97. RH Bophelo's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB), the current Interest Coverage is 11.69 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 RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RH Bophelo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R1.65 is trading 73.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.13. GuruFocus considers RH Bophelo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RHB:

  • Interest Coverage: 11.69 (100% below median its 10-year median of 5,025.74)
  • GF Value™: R6.13 vs. price of R1.65 (73.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.8% below the Asset Management median (#343 of 475)

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


RH Bophelo Business Description

Address 1, Melrose Boulevard, Unit 12, 1st Floor, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
RH Bophelo Ltd is a healthcare investment company. Its main business involves the acquisition of healthcare assets in commercial entities or special situations across the South African market. It is engaged in making equity, quasi-equity, and equity-related investments in healthcare and financial sectors, specifically in operational infrastructure, health insurance, private hospital infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, retail and distribution, and healthcare technology. The company's operating segments are the Healthcare segment and the Financial Services segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Healthcare segment, which focuses on making investments in healthcare infrastructure, healthcare technology, and property companies.
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