Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX) Interest Expense: R-549 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Boxer Retail Interest Expense?

Boxer Retail JSE:BOX +1.18% 18 Interest Expense is R-549 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BOX with a GF Score™ of 18/100. 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. Boxer Retail's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -275 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-549 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. Boxer Retail's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 1,707 Mil. Boxer Retail's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -275 Mil. Boxer Retail's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.21. 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.

Boxer Retail  (JSE:BOX) 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.

Boxer Retail's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-275 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,707 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R4,833 Mil.

Boxer Retail'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*1707/-275
=6.21

* 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.

Boxer Retail Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boxer Retail'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.

Boxer Retail Interest Expense Chart

Boxer Retail Annual Data
Trend Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
-275.00 -295.00 -342.00 -458.00 -549.00

Boxer Retail Semi-Annual Data
Feb22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -182.00 -194.00 -264.00 -274.00 -275.00
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Boxer Retail 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-549 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-549 Mil mean?
Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX) has a Interest Expense of R-549 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Boxer Retail and its competitors.
Is Boxer Retail's Interest Expense too high?
Boxer Retail's current Interest Expense is R-549 Mil. Overall, Boxer Retail has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boxer Retail's Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Boxer Retail's Interest Expense of R-549 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Boxer Retail and its competitors. Boxer Retail's current Interest Expense is R-549 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boxer Retail stock overvalued right now?
Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX) has a current Interest Expense of R-549 Mil. The current Interest Expense is R-549 Mil. Boxer Retail's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX), the current Interest Expense is R-549 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.

Boxer Retail Business Description

Address 41 The Boulevard, PO Box 370, Westend Office Park, Westville, NL, ZAF, 3630
Boxer Retail Ltd is engaged in the retail of food, health and beauty products, general merchandise and liquor, and additional value-added services, in South Africa and Eswatini. The group has one operating segment, namely Boxer Group which includes all retail operations under the Boxer Superstores, Boxer Build and Boxer Liquors brands selling products such as groceries, general merchandise and liquor.
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