Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. AECI's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -246 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-481 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. AECI's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 831 Mil. AECI's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -246 Mil.
AECI's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.38.
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.
AECI (JSE:AFE) 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.
* 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.
AECI Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AECI'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.
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-481 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.
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Interest Expense of R-481 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AECI and its competitors.
Is AECI's Interest Expense too high?
AECI's current Interest Expense is R-481 Mil. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
AECI's Interest Expense of R-481 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 AECI and its competitors. AECI's current Interest Expense is R-481 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (JSE:AFE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R91.08, compared to a current price of R123.17 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-481 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Interest Expense is R-481 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R123.17 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.08.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:
Interest Expense: R-481 Mil
GF Value™: R91.08 vs. price of R123.17 (35.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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