Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) Interest Expense: R-42 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Adcorp Holdings Interest Expense?

Adcorp Holdings JSE:ADR 58 Interest Expense is R-42 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ADR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Adcorp Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -21 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-42 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. Adcorp Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 108 Mil. Adcorp Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -21 Mil. Adcorp Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.27. 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.


Adcorp Holdings  (JSE:ADR) 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.

Adcorp Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-21 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R108 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R267 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*108.204/-20.538
=5.27

* 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.


Adcorp Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adcorp Holdings'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.

Adcorp Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Adcorp Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Adcorp Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Adcorp Holdings 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-42 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-42 Mil mean?
Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) has a Interest Expense of R-42 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Adcorp Holdings and its competitors.
Is Adcorp Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Adcorp Holdings' current Interest Expense is R-42 Mil. Overall, Adcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adcorp Holdings' Interest Expense compare to KFY and RHI?
Adcorp Holdings' Interest Expense of R-42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business 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 Adcorp Holdings and its competitors. Adcorp Holdings's current Interest Expense is R-42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.60, compared to a current price of R6.60 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-42 Mil. Adcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR), the current Interest Expense is R-42 Mil 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R6.60 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.60. GuruFocus considers Adcorp Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ADR:

  • Interest Expense: R-42 Mil
  • GF Value™: R4.60 vs. price of R6.60 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Adcorp Holdings Business Description

Address 102 Western Service Road, Adcorp Place, Gallo Manor Ext 6, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Adcorp Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing workplace solutions. The company renders services in the fields of permanent recruitment and flexible staffing sectors, professional IT services, as well as the provision of business process outsourcing, training, and financial services. Its operating segments are Contingent staffing, Professional Services, Business support. and Contingent staffing Australia. The geographical segments are South Africa and International.
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