Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Interest Expense: R-44 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
91 GF Score
Price R191.00
GF Value R198.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hudaco Industries Interest Expense?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC +0.12% 91 Interest Expense is R-44 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.66 (Fairly Valued).

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hudaco Industries's interest expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R -19 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was R-44 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. Hudaco Industries's Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R 485 Mil. Hudaco Industries's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R -19 Mil. Hudaco Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 25.53. 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.

Hudaco Industries  (JSE:HDC) 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.

Hudaco Industries's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R-19 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R485 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R1,075 Mil.

Hudaco Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*485/-19
=25.53

* 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.

Hudaco Industries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.

Hudaco Industries Interest Expense Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:HDC
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Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
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Hudaco Industries 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 May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-44 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-44 Mil mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Interest Expense of R-44 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors.
Is Hudaco Industries' Interest Expense too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Interest Expense is R-44 Mil. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Interest Expense compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' Interest Expense of R-44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Industrial Distribution company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. Hudaco Industries's current Interest Expense is R-44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.66, compared to a current price of R191.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-44 Mil. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Interest Expense is R-44 Mil as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R191.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.66. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Interest Expense: R-44 Mil
  • GF Value™: R198.66 vs. price of R191.00 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100

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

Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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