Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Interest Expense: R-84 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:AFH Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd JSE:AFH
68 GF Score
Price R7.67
GF Value R8.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Interest Expense?

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings JSE:AFH -0.26% 68 Interest Expense is R-84 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -42 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-84 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. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 604 Mil. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -42 Mil. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.38. 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.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings  (JSE:AFH) 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.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R604 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R549 Mil.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*604/-42
=14.38

* 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.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexander Forbes Group 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.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Annual Data
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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Alexander Forbes Group 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-84 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-84 Mil mean?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Interest Expense of R-84 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Interest Expense is R-84 Mil. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Interest Expense compare to VOYA and FRHC?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Interest Expense of R-84 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Diversified Financial 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Interest Expense is R-84 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.64, compared to a current price of R7.67 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-84 Mil. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Interest Expense is R-84 Mil as of Mar. 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R7.67 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.64. GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:

  • Interest Expense: R-84 Mil
  • GF Value™: R8.64 vs. price of R7.67 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description

Address 115 West Street, Sandown, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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