Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) Interest Expense: R-76 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:ACT Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd JSE:ACT
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GF Value R2.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Afrocentric Investment Interest Expense?

Afrocentric Investment JSE:ACT 52 Interest Expense is R-76 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:ACT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Afrocentric Investment's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -39 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-76 Mil.

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. Afrocentric Investment's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -382 Mil. Afrocentric Investment's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -39 Mil. Afrocentric Investment did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Afrocentric Investment  (JSE:ACT) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Afrocentric Investment's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-39 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-382 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R633 Mil.

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

Afrocentric Investment 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.

Afrocentric Investment Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Afrocentric Investment's Interest Expense 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.

Afrocentric Investment Interest Expense Chart

Afrocentric Investment Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Afrocentric Investment Semi-Annual Data
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Afrocentric Investment Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-76 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R-76 Mil mean?
Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) has a Interest Expense of R-76 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Afrocentric Investment and its competitors.
Is Afrocentric Investment's Interest Expense too high?
Afrocentric Investment's current Interest Expense is R-76 Mil. Overall, Afrocentric Investment has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrocentric Investment's Interest Expense compare to HCA and THC?
Afrocentric Investment's Interest Expense of R-76 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Afrocentric Investment and its competitors. Afrocentric Investment's current Interest Expense is R-76 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrocentric Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.09, compared to a current price of R0.79 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-76 Mil. Afrocentric Investment's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT), the current Interest Expense is R-76 Mil 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 Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.79 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.09. GuruFocus considers Afrocentric Investment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ACT:

  • Interest Expense: R-76 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.09 vs. price of R0.79 (62.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Afrocentric Investment Business Description

Address 37 Conrad Road, Florida North, Roodepoort, ZAF, 1709
Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company providing specialised services and products to the public and private healthcare sectors. It focuses on making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to members and beneficiaries, with the principal objective of ensuring the delivery of efficient health management services and the distribution of quality products. Its business segments include Healthcare SA, comprising medical scheme administration and health risk management services; Healthcare Retail, comprising pharmaceutical sales and services; Healthcare Africa, comprising healthcare services outside South Africa in Namibia and Mauritius; and IT-related services predominantly within South Africa. It operates across South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, and Namibia.
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