Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB) Interest Expense: R-1,788 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:FFB Fortress Real Estate Investments Ltd JSE:FFB
80 GF Score
Price R24.87
GF Value R21.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Fortress Real Estate Investments Interest Expense?

Fortress Real Estate Investments JSE:FFB -0.60% 80 Interest Expense is R-1,788 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:FFB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R21.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Fortress Real Estate Investments's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -868 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-1,788 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. Fortress Real Estate Investments's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 1,906 Mil. Fortress Real Estate Investments's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -868 Mil. Fortress Real Estate Investments's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.20. 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.

Fortress Real Estate Investments  (JSE:FFB) 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.

Fortress Real Estate Investments's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-868 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,906 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R19,246 Mil.

Fortress Real Estate Investments'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*1905.942/-867.618
=2.20

* 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. Fortress Real Estate Investments Ltd interest coverage is 1.98, which is low.

Fortress Real Estate Investments Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortress Real Estate Investments'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.

Fortress Real Estate Investments Interest Expense Chart

Fortress Real Estate Investments Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Fortress Real Estate Investments Semi-Annual Data
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Fortress Real Estate Investments 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-1,788 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-1,788 Mil mean?
Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB) has a Interest Expense of R-1,788 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fortress Real Estate Investments and its competitors.
Is Fortress Real Estate Investments' Interest Expense too high?
Fortress Real Estate Investments' current Interest Expense is R-1,788 Mil. Overall, Fortress Real Estate Investments has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortress Real Estate Investments' Interest Expense compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Fortress Real Estate Investments' Interest Expense of R-1,788 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Real Estate 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 Fortress Real Estate Investments and its competitors. Fortress Real Estate Investments's current Interest Expense is R-1,788 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortress Real Estate Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R21.78, compared to a current price of R24.87 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-1,788 Mil. Fortress Real Estate Investments' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB), the current Interest Expense is R-1,788 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 Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortress Real Estate Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R24.87 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R21.78. GuruFocus considers Fortress Real Estate Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FFB:

  • Interest Expense: R-1,788 Mil
  • GF Value™: R21.78 vs. price of R24.87 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Fortress Real Estate Investments Business Description

Address Block C, Cullinan Place, Cullinan Close, Morningside, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Fortress Real Estate Investments Ltd invests in both direct property assets and listed real estate securities including both local and foreign property companies. It owns a portfolio of retail, office, industrial, logistics-CEE, logistics-SA, corporate and other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Logistics-SA segment.
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