Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. CAFCA's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -0.7 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-1.9 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. CAFCA's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 43.8 Mil. CAFCA's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -0.7 Mil.
CAFCA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.38.
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.
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) 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.
CAFCA Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAFCA'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-1.9 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.
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a Interest Expense of R-1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CAFCA and its competitors.
Is CAFCA's Interest Expense too high?
CAFCA's current Interest Expense is R-1.9 Mil. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
CAFCA's Interest Expense of R-1.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 CAFCA and its competitors. CAFCA's current Interest Expense is R-1.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA (JSE:CAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.51, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-1.9 Mil. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current Interest Expense is R-1.9 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 64% below its estimated GF Value™ of R16.51.
GuruFocus considers CAFCA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:
Interest Expense: R-1.9 Mil
GF Value™: R16.51 vs. price of R5.95 (64% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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