Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bidvest Group's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -1,532 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-2,926 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. Bidvest Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 6,420 Mil. Bidvest Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -1,532 Mil.
Bidvest Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.19.
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.
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) 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.
Bidvest Group Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bidvest Group'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-2,926 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.
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) has a Interest Expense of R-2,926 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bidvest Group and its competitors.
Is Bidvest Group's Interest Expense too high?
Bidvest Group's current Interest Expense is R-2,926 Mil. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's Interest Expense compare to HON and MMM?
Bidvest Group's Interest Expense of R-2,926 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 Bidvest Group and its competitors. Bidvest Group's current Interest Expense is R-2,926 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R280.70, compared to a current price of R240.61 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-2,926 Mil. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT), the current Interest Expense is R-2,926 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R240.61 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R280.70.
GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BVT:
Interest Expense: R-2,926 Mil
GF Value™: R280.70 vs. price of R240.61 (14.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
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