EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Interest Expense: R-17.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:EPE EPE Capital Partners Ltd JSE:EPE
57 GF Score
Price R5.29
GF Value R6.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is EPE Capital Partners Interest Expense?

EPE Capital Partners JSE:EPE -0.19% 57 Interest Expense is R-17.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:EPE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. EPE Capital Partners's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -4.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-17.4 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. EPE Capital Partners's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 77.6 Mil. EPE Capital Partners's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -4.5 Mil. EPE Capital Partners's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.30. 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.

EPE Capital Partners  (JSE:EPE) 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.

EPE Capital Partners's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R77.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.0 Mil.

EPE Capital Partners's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*77.555/-4.482
=17.30

* 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.

EPE Capital Partners Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EPE Capital Partners'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.

EPE Capital Partners Interest Expense Chart

EPE Capital Partners Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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EPE Capital Partners Semi-Annual Data
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EPE Capital Partners 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-17.4 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-17.4 Mil mean?
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) has a Interest Expense of R-17.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on EPE Capital Partners and its competitors.
Is EPE Capital Partners' Interest Expense too high?
EPE Capital Partners' current Interest Expense is R-17.4 Mil. Overall, EPE Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPE Capital Partners' Interest Expense compare to BLK and BX?
EPE Capital Partners' Interest Expense of R-17.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management 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 EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. EPE Capital Partners's current Interest Expense is R-17.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPE Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.20, compared to a current price of R5.29 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-17.4 Mil. EPE Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE), the current Interest Expense is R-17.4 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R5.29 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.20. GuruFocus considers EPE Capital Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EPE:

  • Interest Expense: R-17.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: R6.20 vs. price of R5.29 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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

EPE Capital Partners Business Description

Address C/o Ocorian Corporate Services (Mauritius) Limited, Wall Street, Level 6, Tower A, 1 Exchange Square, Ebene, MUS
EPE Capital Partners Ltd is an investment holding company that provides shareholders with long-term capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of unlisted private equity-type assets. The company invests predominantly in South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan Africa region by participating in funds or co-investments managed by Ethos Private Equity. Its portfolio spans various sectors with a focus on private equity investments. EPE generates revenue through returns on these investments, relying on asset value growth and income from its portfolio companies.
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