Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Interest Expense: R-64 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:FTH Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd JSE:FTH
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GF Value R6.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Frontier Transport Holdings Interest Expense?

Frontier Transport Holdings JSE:FTH 81 Interest Expense is R-64 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Frontier Transport Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -37 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-64 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 297 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -37 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.01. 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings  (JSE:FTH) 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-37 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R297 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R589 Mil.

Frontier Transport Holdings'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*297.15/-37.095
=8.01

* 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Transport 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Frontier Transport Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Frontier Transport Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Frontier Transport 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-64 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-64 Mil mean?
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Interest Expense of R-64 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Interest Expense is R-64 Mil. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Interest Expense compare to UNP and CSX?
Frontier Transport Holdings' Interest Expense of R-64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Interest Expense is R-64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.74, compared to a current price of R6.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-64 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Interest Expense is R-64 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R6.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.74. GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:

  • Interest Expense: R-64 Mil
  • GF Value™: R6.74 vs. price of R6.00 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Frontier Transport Holdings Business Description

Address 103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7460
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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