Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) Interest Expense: R-395 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:DLT Delta Property Fund Ltd JSE:DLT
22 GF Score
Price R0.41
GF Value R0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Delta Property Fund Interest Expense?

Delta Property Fund JSE:DLT -4.65% 22 Interest Expense is R-395 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DLT with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Delta Property Fund's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -194 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-395 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. Delta Property Fund's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 283 Mil. Delta Property Fund's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -194 Mil. Delta Property Fund's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.46. 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.

Delta Property Fund  (JSE:DLT) 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.

Delta Property Fund's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-194 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R283 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R600 Mil.

Delta Property Fund'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*282.91/-193.834
=1.46

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Delta Property Fund Ltd interest coverage is 1.45, which is low.

Delta Property Fund Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delta Property Fund'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.

Delta Property Fund Interest Expense Chart

Delta Property Fund Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Delta Property Fund Semi-Annual Data
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Delta Property Fund 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-395 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-395 Mil mean?
Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) has a Interest Expense of R-395 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Delta Property Fund and its competitors.
Is Delta Property Fund's Interest Expense too high?
Delta Property Fund's current Interest Expense is R-395 Mil. Overall, Delta Property Fund has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Property Fund's Interest Expense compare to BXP and ARE?
Delta Property Fund's Interest Expense of R-395 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Delta Property Fund and its competitors. Delta Property Fund's current Interest Expense is R-395 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Property Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.23, compared to a current price of R0.41 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-395 Mil. Delta Property Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT), the current Interest Expense is R-395 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 Delta Property Fund (JSE:DLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Property Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.41 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.23. GuruFocus considers Delta Property Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DLT:

  • Interest Expense: R-395 Mil
  • GF Value™: R0.23 vs. price of R0.41 (78.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Delta Property Fund Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 10 Muswell Road South, Building 3, Silver Stream Office Park, Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2021
Delta Property Fund Ltd engages in making long-term investments in rental-generating properties. The company comprises three segments, namely, Office-Sovereign, Office-Other, and Head Office. The firm generates its revenue mainly from the Office Sovereign segment. The portfolio of the company consists of large assets, single tenanted by the national government, provincial government, state-owned enterprises, and large blue-chip corporations under long leases.
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