Fairvest (JSE:FTB) Interest Expense: R-387 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:FTB Fairvest Ltd JSE:FTB
46 GF Score
Price R7.64
GF Value R4.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fairvest Interest Expense?

Fairvest JSE:FTB -0.78% 46 Interest Expense is R-387 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Fairvest's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -178 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-387 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. Fairvest's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 691 Mil. Fairvest's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -178 Mil. Fairvest's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.88. 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.

Fairvest  (JSE:FTB) 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.

Fairvest's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-178 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R691 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,112 Mil.

Fairvest's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*691.251/-178.374
=3.88

* 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.

Fairvest Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fairvest'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.

Fairvest Interest Expense Chart

Fairvest Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
-98.80 -444.57 -431.83 -410.60

Fairvest Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -208.40 -223.43 -202.41 -208.19 -178.37
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Fairvest 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-387 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-387 Mil mean?
Fairvest (JSE:FTB) has a Interest Expense of R-387 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fairvest and its competitors.
Is Fairvest's Interest Expense too high?
Fairvest's current Interest Expense is R-387 Mil. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's Interest Expense compare to SPG and O?
Fairvest's Interest Expense of R-387 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 Fairvest and its competitors. Fairvest's current Interest Expense is R-387 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.39, compared to a current price of R7.64 — trading 74% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-387 Mil. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB), the current Interest Expense is R-387 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R7.64 is trading 74% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.39. GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTB:

  • Interest Expense: R-387 Mil
  • GF Value™: R4.39 vs. price of R7.64 (74% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Fairvest Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, 3rd Floor, Upper Building, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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