Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Interest Expense: R-282 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:CMH Combined Motor Holdings Ltd JSE:CMH
90 GF Score
Price R39.70
GF Value R38.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Combined Motor Holdings Interest Expense?

Combined Motor Holdings JSE:CMH -0.03% 90 Interest Expense is R-282 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CMH with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Combined Motor Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -144 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-282 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. Combined Motor Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 408 Mil. Combined Motor Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -144 Mil. Combined Motor Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.84. 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.

Combined Motor Holdings  (JSE:CMH) 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.

Combined Motor Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-144 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R408 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R882 Mil.

Combined Motor Holdings'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*407.922/-143.593
=2.84

* 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.

Combined Motor Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Combined Motor 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.

Combined Motor Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Combined Motor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Combined Motor Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Combined Motor 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-282 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-282 Mil mean?
Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) has a Interest Expense of R-282 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors.
Is Combined Motor Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Combined Motor Holdings' current Interest Expense is R-282 Mil. Overall, Combined Motor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Combined Motor Holdings' Interest Expense compare to CVNA and PAG?
Combined Motor Holdings' Interest Expense of R-282 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. Combined Motor Holdings's current Interest Expense is R-282 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Combined Motor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R38.97, compared to a current price of R39.70 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-282 Mil. Combined Motor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH), the current Interest Expense is R-282 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.

Is Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R39.70 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R38.97. GuruFocus considers Combined Motor Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CMH:

  • Interest Expense: R-282 Mil
  • GF Value™: R38.97 vs. price of R39.70 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Combined Motor Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, ZAF, 4319
Combined Motor Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company engaged in motor retail and distribution, car hire, and financial services. The Company operates through four business segments: Motor Retail and Distribution, which generates maximum revenue and covers passenger, light commercial, and heavy commercial vehicles in both the volume and luxury categories; Car Hire, which offers a range of well-maintained vehicles for short- and long-term hire; Financial Services, which provides insurance underwriting facilities for products sold with new and used vehicles, including coverage for death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, vehicle and component warranties, and vehicle financing through joint ventures with two finance houses; and Corporate Services and Other.
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